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Perth, WA, AU, 6000 Reno, NV, US, 89511 Johannesburg, ZA, 2198

Post Start Date: 21 Sept 2026

Description:

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

The Opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team,

OurCorporate Technical teamis currently seeking aPrincipal, Mining Undergroundto join the Perth, Denver or Johannesburg Corporate office to support this mining function.

Reporting to the Director - Mining Underground, the role purpose is to provide underground Mine Planning and Operations support for selected assets within the Anglo Gold Ashanti portfolio.



This role is a5:2 roster based at the Perth, Denver or Johannesburg Corporate Office, but will require travel to sites both domestically and internationally within the group portfolio when required. This is an excellent prospect for the right candidate to be based in Perth, Denver or Johannesburg and have the ability to travel and work in Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, DRC, Egypt and the US in diverse and challenging operations.

This position will include hands‑on Mine Planning and Scheduling related support and technical expertise across our global entities within AGA.

Accountabilities:

- Provide expert Mining and Mine Planning support, input and technical advice to all assigned Operations. This includes improving planning and mining practices at the sites as part of Operational Excellence.
- Deliver technical input and support for the mining components of studies and project stage gate reviews as assigned.
- Collaborating closely with the business units, in the development of Integrated plans identifying opportunities, and provide coaching to engineers
- Assist operations globally in Full Asset Potential processes to deliver improvements in cost and operational performance.
- Develop and enhance mining planning systems to deliver best practice in mine planning.



Subsequently ensuring the systems are in place and operating effectively with results analysed and reported appropriately.
- Provide support and review to AGA’s Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves processes.
- Investigating business and operational opportunities through mining related technologies and overseeing testing trials as required and provide support for mining software integration.
- Maintaining and supporting appropriate Policy, Guidelines and Standards, and subsequent monitoring and reporting of compliance to those standards

About You:

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideasand feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we are looking for;

- Underground mining Operational and technical leadership experience and leading multi-faceted teams.
- A degree qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline
- A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry
- Advanced design and scheduling software skills with Deswik/Datamine
- Sound practical understanding of the entire mining value chain including geology, mining, geotechnical, metallurgy and projects (mining studies to medium and long term mine planning).
- Demonstrated capacity to make sound short-term tactical decisions – quickly assembling and interpreting data to successfully action priorities
- Ability to take a whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities and demonstrated financial acumen to assess mine planning options or projects.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication sk

📌 Principal, Mining Underground (Perth)
🏢 AngloGold Ashanti
📍 Perth