Anglo American is a leading global mining company.

Our products are essential ingredients in nearly every aspect of modern life. Our competitive portfolio of world-class operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world, while meeting the growing consumer demands of both developed and developing economies.

We apply innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources; to extract, process, transport, and market our products to customers around the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable manner. As a responsible mining company, we work alongside our business partners and various stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value our products represent—not only for our shareholders, communities, and the countries where we operate, but also for society as a whole.

Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

As a Specialist - Ore Reserves, you will develop and optimise Ore Reserves through the Life of Asset Planning (LoAP) process, ensuring reserve strategies maximise value extraction from mining plans for the benefit of all stakeholders. Working closely with Group Mining and multidisciplinary technical teams, you will support the delivery of robust, compliant Ore Reserve declarations, drive alignment with Resource Development Plans, and apply leading geoscience and mining practices to enhance value realisation across Anglo American's portfolio of assets.

Core Responsibilities (amongst others):   

• Integrate and track cross functional initiatives that impact on reserve generation and LoAP
• Create Reserves for existing operations
• Prepare report of mine Reserves in compliance with relevant codes.
• Provide specialist support to a business or function as required.
• Develop and maintain systems to streamline Reserve process.
• Establish standard database, planning, scheduling and reporting systems for Reserves. Integrate data and financial modelling to enhance Reserve capability.
• Utilise scanning capability to keep up-to-date with technological advancements and relevant code updates to ensure health of discipline is industry leading and forward focused.
• Demonstrate behaviors in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with the Group’s values
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership

• Expertise must have been obtained from a formal qualification in Mining Engineering, Mineral Economics or other relevant discipline
• Extensive background in mine design, planning, production scheduling and cost estimating.
• Completing studies including resource evaluations, feasibility studies, mine planning optimisations, financial analyses.
• Demonstrated ability in planning software (Comet, Deswick, Minesight, Cadsmine, Vulcan or Datamine)
• Demonstrated ability to understand the entire mining value chain and influence on reserve declaration
• Complexity of global mining company, social, political, environment and cultural influences and how to strategically manage the impact of external forces.
• Managing diverse multi-functional operational and technical teams.
• 5 years’ experience at a mid-management level in mine planning or survey within the organisation
• Advantageous experience in copper mining operations

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Who we are

At Anglo American, we’re redefining what it means to mine responsibly. We lead with integrity, care deeply about people and the planet, and constantly push the boundaries of innovation to work safer and smarter. From reducing water and energy use to pioneering precision extraction technologies, we’re committed to sustainable practices that deliver real impact—today and for generations to come.

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 – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.