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Further than you might think — and further than most industries can offer.

At First Quantum Minerals, a career in mining is a career without borders. As a global copper company operating across five continents, we give graduates the opportunity to tackle real challenges from day one — on world-class mine sites, in cutting-edge processing plants, and across some of the most dynamic operating environments on earth.

Whether you’re drawn to the open-pit scale of Kansanshi Mine in Zambia, the innovation of our nickel operations at Enterprise in Zambia , or the technical complexity of projects in Latin America, First Quantum connects ambition to opportunity. You’ll grow not just as an engineer, but as a leader — working alongside experienced teams, gaining exposure across disciplines, and building a career that spans geographies and specialisations.

Your mining career starts with a single application. Browse our current graduate opportunities below and find a role that puts your skills to work — across disciplines, across continents, and across some of the most ambitious mining operations in the world.

We’re always looking for driven, curious graduates who are ready to grow with us. If you don’t see a position that’s the right fit right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Use the Expression of Interest link below to register your details with our Recruitment Team, and we’ll keep you in mind as new opportunities arise across our global operations.