Specialist Geologist
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Specialist Geology
Location:
Siguiri Gold mine, Guniea
Post Start Date: May 07, 2025
About Us
AngloGold Ashanti, Siguiri Gold Mine is located in the Siguiri district in the north-east of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, 850 km from the capital city of Conakry and 220 km from Bamako-Mali. The mine is 85% owned by AngloGold Ashanti and 15% by the Republic of Guinea.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Specialist Geology to join our Exploration Operations team at Siguiri Gold mine. The role will be directly reporting to the Superintendent Exploration.
Role purpose:
The ideal candidate will be responsible to lead the geological assessment of Siguiri Gold Mine's deep mineral potential and manage other key drilling projects. Also ensuring the delivery of high-quality geological data, interpretation, and target generation to unlock new resources and extend the Life of Mine (LOM), while maintaining strong HSE compliance and technical excellence
Key Accountabilities:
- Deep Potential & Key Project Assessment:
- Design and supervise resource drilling programs at Seguelen pr, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and technical quality.
- Develop and execute a geological strategy focused on deep mineralization potential.
- Integrate geophysics, structural geology, geochemistry, and drilling data into 3D geological models.
- Lead litho-structural interpretation to identify deep-seated orebody extensions.
- Manage close-spaced deep drilling programs (design, execution, QA/QC, interpretation).
- Oversee drilling contractors and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and technical standards.
- Manage core logging, sampling, and geological interpretation workflows.
- Lead the regular updates of the geological & resource models based on drilling outcomes
- Geological Modeling & Resource Development:
- Build and update 3D lithological and mineralization models.
- Assist Mineral Resource Estimation teams with high-quality geological inputs for resource updates.
- Identify growth opportunities based on drilling results.
- Technical Leadership and Innovation:
- Introduce innovative exploration techniques (e.g., geometallurgy, spectral analysis, advanced geophysics) to improve geological understanding.
- Mentor and develop national geologists and technicians through on-the-job/ structured coaching and formal training programs.
- Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Provide regular technical reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on progress, risks, and results.
- Support the Exploration in communication with mine planning, metallurgy, and within the Geology senior management team.
Qualifications, Experience, and Technical Competencies
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geosciences (Master's is an advantage).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in gold mining industry, with significant exposure to orogenic gold deposits systems.
- Proven experience managing deep drilling programs and litho-structural geological interpretation.
- Strong background in geological modeling (e.g., Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Datamine).
- Field experience working in West Africa or similar tropical environments (preferred).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to:
Superintendent Exploration
Remuneration:
As per the AGA salary scales.
Internal applications:
Please complete the Internal Job Application Form and kindly inform your Line Manager, and HR Manager of your intentions. Submit the signed Internal Job Application Form with your comprehensive CV via Success factors by close of business on 22 May 2025.
External applications:
Please note that applications should be submitted before the 22 May 2025 and applicants not contacted within 30 days of applying, should consider their application unsuccessful.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
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Directors: MDC Ramos (Chairperson) A Calderon Zuleta (Chief Executive Officer) (Australian) GA Doran (Chief Financial Officer) (Australian) KOF Busia (Ghanaian) AM Ferguson (British) AH Garner (American) R Gasant SP Lawson (American) MC Richter (American/Panamanian) JE Tilk (Canadian)
Company Secretary: LM Goliath