Underground Mining Geologist, Australia

AngloGold Ashanti is a global resources company with 21 operations across four continents with a substantial project pipeline and an extensive, worldwide exploration program.
AngloGold Ashanti is committed to the leadership philosophy that, 'people are the business, our business is people' and we seek continuous improvement through our people and our assets. We recognize mutually beneficial relationships with our stakeholders while identifying initiatives to strengthen these relationships. Safety is the number one value in a workplace that promotes trust, teamwork and accountability.
Located in the Laverton Gold region, AngloGold Ashanti Australia's Sunrise Dam is Western Australia's premier gold mine. This open pit and underground operation employs more than 600 people and produces 400,000 oz of gold per annum. Working on an attractive 8/6 or 4/3 fly-in fly-out roster, AngloGold Ashanti Australia offers excellent accommodation and facilities.
Anglo Gold Ashanti is currently seeking an Underground Mining Geologist to join our Underground team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. You will be accountable for the day to day geological activities required to support the Underground Mining Operation.
Accountable to the Manager of Mining Geology, your tasks will include:
  • Management of grade control drilling operations
  • Core logging
  • Geological mapping
  • Face sampling
  • Reconciliation between resource estimates, grade control estimates and mill production
  • Assist in the development of 3D geological models from drill hole information and backs and wall mapping within specialised software such as Datamine or Vulcan.
  • Completing monthly reports
Those who demonstrate the below skills/experience, will be highly regarded:
  • A degree in Geology (Honours preferred)
  • Experience in underground mining operations
  • Demonstrated exposure to supervising grade control drill programs, face sampling, drive and wall mapping and reconciliations
  • Strong technical background
  • A solid understanding of Geological and Mine Planning computer programs (Datamine and/or Vulcan preferred)
  • Practical knowledge of Geostatistical principle is also desired
  • Experience in gold mining essential
If you are looking to join a growing organisation and a great place to work, log on to; http://careers.anglogoldashanti.com.
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