Job Description
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 06/01/2026
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
As a Project Geologist – Greenfields & Exploration Opportunities, you will be key contributor in a team driving Newmont’s next generation of discoveries. You will contribute to the identification, evaluation, and advancement of new exploration opportunities—integrating high-quality fieldwork, desktop studies, and the collection and analysis of geoscientific data and economic datasets. Your work will contribute to strategic exploration investment decisions, enabling safe, efficient, and future-focused exploration that delivers long-term value to the business.
As part of our team, you will
- Support and implement desktop and field evaluations of third party and internal exploration projects
- Collect, validate, and manage exploration data, including drilling, mapping, geochemical, spectral and geophysical survey information.
- Support drill programs with logging, sampling, and contractor coordination.
- Synthesize and interpret geological data to provide recommendations and contribute to short‑ and long‑term exploration plans.
- Collaborate with a team of Geoscientific SME’s to apply cutting edge techniques to our exploration programs.
- Prepare maps, presentations, and reports to share findings and progress to leadership.
- Apply Newmont safety standards, SOPs and QA/QC processes in all activities.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related discipline.
- Early career experience or strong foundational knowledge in mineral exploration.
- Ability to work effectively with a team in field and office environments.
- Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and safety practices.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and work collaboratively.
Your work environment
- A combination of field‑based and office‑based work.
- This role is located at our corporate headquarters, in Denver, Colorado. However, we will also accept applicants in the greater Vancouver area
- Collaboration and interaction are expected with teams across the global, regional and site organization as well as across other service and operational areas of Newmont spanning multiple time zones.
- Supportive technical leadership with opportunities for mentoring.
- A safety‑first culture with clear standards and procedures.
- Exposure to active exploration programs and cross‑functional teams.
- This is a hybrid role with regular office time expectations for collaboration with the broader Exploration team
- The listed salary range applies to positions based in Colorado. Compensation may vary for candidates hired in other locations.
Why join Newmont
At Newmont, you will be part of a global leader in mining committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation. We offer opportunities to grow your technical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and build a long‑term career while making a positive impact on the communities and environments where we operate.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $95,600- 127,500. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.