• Job Description

  Req#: REF54903N

  Company Description

  With headquarters in London, UK, and operations located throughout the world, Anglo American is truly global. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues worldwide and run mining operations across Southern Africa, North and South America and Australia. At Anglo American, our purpose is to Re-imagine Mining to Improve People’s Lives. We do this by challenging the status quo and innovating through all parts of the business. From how we target and discovery new mineral deposits, to our FutureSmart Mining™ technologies that create a leading position in sustainable mining practices.

  Within Anglo American, the Discovery & Geosciences (D&G) Team aim to deliver significant value to Anglo American via creation of transformative value through the safe and effective discovery of superior-value mineral, the delivery of a step-change in our operational geoscience effectiveness and maximising value realisation from Anglo American’s portfolio of assets by implementing leading operational geoscience effectiveness.

  Job Description

  The Role

  We are looking for a Principal Geometallurgy – Metals and MVCR who advances the development and implementation of geometallurgical practices, ensuring that decisions at every stage of the planning and operational process are informed by robust data and scientific evidence. The role will focus primarily on our metalliferous assets as well as Mine Value Chain Reconciliation (MVCR) globally.

  This role can be based in UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Chile or Peru.

  Key role requirements:

  • Engage with stakeholders to capture and respond to customer needs, ensuring that our geometallurgical strategies reflect the voice of the customer.
  • Design and implement data-to-decision workflows and include advanced rock characterisation, geological modelling, and estimations, tailored to support the strategic objectives of metalliferous deposits.
  • Integrate data acquisition seamlessly with mine activity designs, aiming to maximise resource utilisation, streamline process variability and reduce uncertainty.
  • Oversee the synthesis of 3D environments and integrated geometallurgical models that underpin operational planning from resource development through to Value Based Ore Control (VBOC).
  • Manage contractor relationships diligently, setting benchmarks, and driving performance to surpass both operational and strategic goals.
  • Ensure Mine Value Chain Reconciliation processes exist for geometallurgical work programmes across the portfolio, upholding stringent data quality protocols and spearheading interdisciplinary cooperation to scrutinise and respond to essential insights.

  Qualifications

  Formal Qualifications

  An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Geoscience or Metallurgy.

  Technical skills / knowledge requirements:

  • Sound understanding of metalliferous processing technology and practices, including innovations such as CPR.
  • Expert understanding of operational aspects relevant to geometallurgy – rock characterization, geological setting, ore control, mining process, planning, processing.
  • Exposure to multiple operations particularly with respect to rock characterization, mining and processing
  • Knowledge and track record of compliance to relevant Policies and Standards.
  • Understanding of contract development and contractor management. Exposure to developing and managing budgets.
  • Proficient understanding of supply chain processes related to contract management, budget management.
  • Proficient understanding of relevant safety requirements alongside demonstrated safety leadership.

  Additional Information

  Who We Are
  We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

  What We Offer
  When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

  How We Are Committed To Your Safety
  Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies that are helping to make mining safer.

  Inclusion and Diversity
  We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

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• About the company

  Anglo American plc is a British multinational mining company with headquarters in London, England. It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of world output, as well as being a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore, and metallurgical and thermal coal.

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