Senior Leadership position Mining Projects For Gold & Copper

Senior Leadership position   Mining Projects
Location: Corporate office (Lagos, Nigeria)
Experience: 30+ Years Gold/Copper mining project experience is a must
Industry: Mining / Metals

Role Overview The Country Lead will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the mining projects. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong strategic, operational, financial, and stakeholder management capabilities to ensure safe, compliant, and profitable operations.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Business Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for mining project
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term business plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Drive production optimization, cost control, and operational excellence.

Operations Management

• Oversee mining, processing, maintenance, logistics, and infrastructure development.
• Ensure adherence to production targets, quality standards, and timelines.
• Implement best practices in mine planning, ore extraction, and processing.

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Manage project budgets, CAPEX, and OPEX with strong cost discipline.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, and cash flow.
• Support commercial negotiations, contracts, and vendor management.

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards, local laws, mining regulations, and international best practices.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities for licenses, permits, and statutory approvals.

Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Act as the key interface with government bodies, local authorities, communities, and partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage CSR initiatives and community engagement programs.

People & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multicultural workforce.
• Build strong local leadership and succession planning.
• Foster a performance-driven and ethical work culture.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• 30+ years of experience in large-scale mining operations, with significant exposure to Gold/Copper mining projects.
• Prior experience in Africa is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in senior leadership or country head–level roles.
• Strong understanding of mining regulations, HSE standards, and government liaison in Africa.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic thinking and strong execution capability
• Financial acumen and commercial awareness
• Cross-cultural leadership experience
• Crisis management and decision-making skills