Summary
Location
Greenwood Village
Type
internship
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About this role
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
The Decarbonization / Sustainability intern will support AngloGold Ashanti’s Social Licence and Sustainability Strategy, which is critical to delivering on the group’s wider ESG commitments as set out in the 2024 Sustainability Report. The role focuses on scoping and supporting high-impact Sustainability Plan projects across priority sites, contributing to risk mitigation, trust building, and strengthened social license to operate.
Role accountabilities:
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Support the Decarbonization / Sustainability team in defining and refining Sustainability Plan pillars and associated projects with the greatest ESG and community impact.
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Assist in project managing the rollout of Sustainability Plan projects at Obuasi, Iduapriem, and Geita, including tracking milestones and coordinating inputs from site stakeholders.
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Conduct research, data collection, and stakeholder mapping to inform project design, risk mitigation, and opportunities for enhanced social license to operate.
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Develop and maintain foundational communication materials (e.g., briefs, summary decks, plan overviews) aligned with the plan’s core pillars and ESG commitments.
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Synthesize information from existing Socio-economic Development Plans at Siguiri and contribute to scoping Sustainability Plans for Obuasi, Iduapriem, and Geita.
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Contribute to the compilation and/or creation of quarterly Board and SteerCo presentations and materials related to decarbonization, water stewardship, community infrastructure, and energy access.
Key focus areas:
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Water & Environmental Remediation: Clean water provision and rehabilitation of degraded land (especially from illegal mining/Galamsey).
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Community & Social Infrastructure: Support for schools, healthcare facilities, education, and security.
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Decarbonization & Energy: Renewable energy integration and local community energy access.
This intern will also be expected to be involved in the compilation and/or creation of quarterly Board & SteerCo presentations and materials.
Technical Competencies:
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Research and analytical skills applied to ESG, sustainability, and socio-economic development topics.
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Strong data organization skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace for analysis, documentation, and reporting.
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Ability to synthesize information from multiple plans and sources (e.g., socio-economic development plans, sustainability plans) into clear recommendations and materials.
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Familiarity with ESG and sustainable development concepts, including environmental management, social impact, governance, and social licence to operate.
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Capability to prepare high-quality presentations and reports for senior audiences such as Board and SteerCo.
Leadership & Management Competencies:
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Detailed organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
Education & Qualifications:
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Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mine Engineering or Geology.
General Knowledge & Experience:
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In process of a degree in Mine Engineering or Geology
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A basic understanding of the mining value chain and sustainability/decarbonization concepts in an extractive industry context.
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Problem-solving skills
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Be self-motivated; have an “investigative / curious” nature; and be driven to help the entire organization successfully achieve its goals
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills- listening, reasoning, speaking, and presenting
COMPENSATION:
Undergraduate: $27/hour
Graduate: $35/hour
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Reg No: 1944/017354/06
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other facts
About anglogold
AngloGold Ashanti plc 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.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited was formed in June 1998 with the consolidation of the gold mining interests of Anglo American plc. Following the combination of AngloGold and Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited, the company was renamed AngloGold Ashanti Ltd in April 2004. It became AngloGold Ashanti plc in September 2023 after implementing a corporate restructure which included a change in domicile to the United Kingdom.
AngloGold Ashanti has a portfolio of assets in the world’s key gold producing regions: Tanzania, the DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt, Australia, the USA, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. It has a track record of greenfields and brownfields exploration success.
The company's primary listing is on the New York Stock Exchange and its headquarters are in Denver, Colorado in the USA. It is also listed on the South Africa and Ghana stock exchanges.
What you'll do
- The intern will support the Decarbonization/Sustainability team in defining and refining Sustainability Plan projects with significant ESG and community impact. They will assist in project management, research, and the development of communication materials related to sustainability initiatives.
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