0-5 year
Mining and extraction
Manso Nkran, Ghana
Posted on: 30/07/2026Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd is a multi-pit mining complex located on the Asankrangwa Gold Belt, operating a 5.5Mtpa processing plant with expansion potential. The mine is owned by Galiano Gold Inc., a dual-listed (NYSE & TSX) mining company focused on responsible exploration, development, and operations.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Metallurgist to join our processing team at our Obotan Site. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and controlling daily process plant operations to ensure gold is recovered efficiently from the ore. This involves monitoring processing parameters (such as grind size, reagent addition, and leach conditions), guiding plant operators, checking recovery performance, and quickly troubleshooting process issues to maintain stable production. The role requires strong technical expertise in mineral processing, a commitment to safety and environmental compliance, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to achieve production targets.
The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, practical experience in gold processing operations, and the ability to interpret metallurgical data to support decision-making and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Perform metallurgical accounting activities by reviewing, validating and reporting daily metallurgical data to ensure accuracy and verify plant performance against established targets.
Ensure that all operating parameters within the milling circuit, gravity circuit, CIL circuit and thickener are monitored and maintained within set targets.
Monitor and optimize reagent consumption through metallurgical test work and logistical management to improve cost efficiency.
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams in planning and implementing preventive maintenance programmes to achieve plant availability and utilisation targets.
Ensure continuous monitoring and control of key plant parameters across all processing sections, especially reagent concentrations to the CIL circuit and Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) with respect to WAD cyanide levels.
Comply with all Safety, Health and Environmental policies and report all incidents promptly in accordance with company procedures.
Participate in general and specific risk assessments, contribute to hazard identification and implement appropriate mitigation controls.
Inspect and verify ball charge levels in both mills during planned shutdowns or when required.
Monitor and record processes in the primary and mobile crushing units in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) approved by the Minerals Commission of Ghana.
Support the planning, scheduling and execution of mill relining activities.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Minerals Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
Minimum of three (3) years' practical metallurgical experience in a gold processing plant.
Sound understanding of gold processing operations, including crushing, grinding, gravity recovery, Carbon-in-Leach (CIL), elution, gold room operations, tailings management and reagent management.
Experience in metallurgical accounting, plant performance monitoring and technical reporting.
Working knowledge of process sampling, test work, metallurgical balancing and data analysis.
Basic knowledge of mill relining planning and shutdown execution.
Knowledge of the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC), relevant environmental requirements and the Minerals and Mining Act of Ghana.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience using metallurgical information and process control systems considered an advantage.
Must possess a valid Ghanaian driver’s license and be able to operate light vehicles.
Skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and aggressive schedules.
High level of diligence with strong attention to detail.
Effective information monitoring and management skills.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
Hands-on approach with willingness to work extended hours when required.
Application Process
Submit your application by August 14, 2026 through any of the means below:
b. Manager, Organizational Capability,
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited,
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road, Airport Residential Area,
P. O. Box CT 6153, Accra-Ghana.
Your application should follow the guidelines below:
Subject: Application for Metallurgist I Position
Cover letter highlighting your metallurgical expertise in a gold mining evironment.
CV (max 4 pages) with qualifications, experience, and referees.
Copies of relevant certificates.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd is the Ghanaian operating subsidiary behind the Asanko Gold Mine, one of West Africa's major gold mining operations, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The company manages its corporate and administrative affairs from Accra and operates as part of a strategic joint venture with approximately 45% held by Galiano Gold (formerly Asanko Gold Inc.), 45% by Gold Fields and the remaining 10% held by the Government of Ghana. The Asanko Gold Mine is a modern, multi-pit mining complex with a central carbon-in-leach (CIL) processing facility that recovers gold from both oxide and fresh ore. The operation has consistently ranked among Ghana's leading gold producers, contributing meaningfully to national export earnings and sustaining thousands of direct and indirect livelihoods across the Ashanti Region. Key areas of the company's operations include: Open-pit gold mining and ore extractionGold processing and recovery through a CIL plantExploration and resource development across its licence areasCommunity development, local procurement and contractor capacity buildingHealth, safety and environmental stewardship The joint-venture structure brings together world-class technical expertise: Galiano Gold's operational track record combined with Gold Fields' global mining pedigree gives the operation access to international capital, engineering know-how and best-in-class governance. In 2024 the mine entered a new chapter with Zijin Mining acquiring majority ownership interest, signalling continued investment and confidence in the asset's long-term future. Beyond production, Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd is deeply committed to responsible mining. The company supports surrounding communities through employment, skills training, education and health programmes, and works to minimise environmental impact through responsible water, waste and land management practices. With its strong production base and continued investment in exploration and mine-life extension, the company remains one of Ghana's flagship mining employers and a reliable partner in the country's economic development. Looking ahead, the company continues to invest in exploration drilling and resource development to extend the life of the mine, while strengthening its environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices through transparent reporting and stakeholder engagement. Its contribution to the Ghanaian economy extends beyond gold production, encompassing local employment, skills transfer, tax revenues and support for community infrastructure, cementing its role as a long-term partner in Ghana's mining sector.
