Engineering Summer Internships

Anglo American is a leading global mining company reimagining the future of mining to improve lives. With a focus on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients—critical resources for decarbonising the global economy and enhancing food security—Anglo American is at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Through its FutureSmart Mining™ approach, the company integrates cutting-edge technology, digitisation, and sustainability across the entire mining value chain. Guided by its Sustainable Mining Plan, Anglo American is committed to creating thriving communities, protecting the environment, and delivering enduring value for all stakeholders. Headquartered in London, the company operates across five continents and is listed on both the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges.

We are looking for Engineering Summer Interns to join our Projects & Development (P&D) team, which plays a key role in innovation and sustainability work. We are seeking motivated interns to support us with a variety of work, based in the London office.

About us: P&D turns Anglo American's strategic intent into real-world outcomes by shaping opportunities, designing solutions, and delivering capital projects that create long-term value. We are an integrated team combining project, technical, sustainability, and innovation expertise to lead the development and delivery of some of Anglo American’s most complex and strategic initiatives. We shape, develop, and deliver projects from early-stage studies through execution and handover. Our work includes internal transformations, brownfield expansions, new ventures, and early innovations that support the company’s future.​ We work as one integrated team across disciplines, regions, and functions. A consistent delivery model connects our people, systems, and processes and is supported by clear frameworks and governance that enable alignment, readiness, and performance. We work closely with businesses, operators, technical experts, and corporate teams across Anglo American, such as Legal, Finance, Strategy and Sustainability, to ensure alignment, readiness, and effective delivery.​

As a Summer Intern in the P&D team, you will use your skills in research, literature studies, techno-economic analysis and report writing, and you may have the opportunity to work on the following:

• Investigating technical initiatives and innovations applicable to Anglo American’s projects and developments
• Preparing literature studies, technical reports and presentation packs
• Assessing the technical feasibility, economic potential, strategic fit, complexity, risk and impact of various initiatives for Anglo American’s projects and developments
• Working on an innovation challenge in mining, potentially focusing on designing an AI-powered method for identifying breakthrough opportunities in a priority area: ore sorting, leaching or tailings management.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to explore meaningful and diverse work within responsible and sustainable future mining. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and insight into how technical, innovation, and sustainability considerations are integrated into project development.

If you are curious, motivated, and eager to contribute to sustainable mining, we would be happy to hear from you!

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We are looking for individuals with:

• A proactive and responsible approach to work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Science or engineering research experience, either academic or industrial
• Knowledge of conducting literature studies and basic techno-economic analysis
• Currently in the second year or above of a Bachelor’s degree, or having recently completed a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering or STEM‑related field.

This is a paid internship however accommodation is not provided for the duration of the internship.

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.