Principal, Mineral Processing & Ore Body Knowledge

Principal, Mineral Processing & Ore Body Knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Values: Embody and reinforce AGA’s "Safety First" culture; support incident and accident investigations across sites as required.
• Strategy & Governance: Own AGA’s Health of Plant audit execution and Geometallurgy/Mineralogy strategy; establish global standards, QA/QC frameworks, and reporting cadences while serving as technical lead for site Geometallurgy Champions.
• Deployment & Value Delivery: Drive implementation of geometallurgical models across all operations; translate audit data into measurable improvements for gold recovery and business predictability; ensure global gold deportment aligns with world-class practices.
• Technical Leadership & Partnerships: Act as AGA’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Geometallurgy; lead strategic technical collaborations (e.g., internal microscopy capabilities) and manage site, vendor, OEM, and research relationships.
• Capability Building: Establish scalable training pathways, playbooks, and coaching; mentor site geologists and process engineers to build sustained operational effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geometallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant technical and operational experience in the mining industry.
• Deep practical understanding of the complete mining value chain (geology, geotechnical, metallurgy, mining, engineering, tailings, and projects).
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive international business travel.

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

• Post-graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Geometallurgy, Metallurgy, or Applied Mineralogy.
• Proven track record in operational production, technical management, business improvement, and global change management
• Strategic vision with the ability to balance 3–5 year strategic priorities with competing operational needs.
• High-impact leadership capabilities with demonstrated success in coaching, influencing, and directing high-performing technical teams.

Starting Salary Range

• $112,300 - $151,600 + Bonuses

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

BENEFITS

• AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

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