Head - Mining (Bauxite)

The company is a bauxite resource exploration and development company focused on expediting a project in central Cameroon. The project is a robust, long-life, tier-1 bauxite asset with potential to produce some of the highest-grade bauxite in the world. The project is supported by a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), which was completed in 2022 and underpinned over 1 billion tonnes of bauxite resources. The company is expediting the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on the project. With the Mining Convention and Mining Licence in place, the company is proceeding with the development plans to bring the project into operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mine development activities, including design and establishment of the mine, mine site infrastructure, internal logistics, stockpiles, waste dumps, etc.
• Lead operations team to successfully deliver company goals and targets.
• Strategic planning for short- and long-term production, quality, and other operational aspects for the achievement of production and profitability objectives.
• Review proposed mining plans, methods (surface miner and conventional open pit), equipment purchases, usage, etc. to continuously improve the operations.
• Managing capital and operational costs, risks, and relevant metrics.
• Implement best practices in mining to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with the executive team to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures.
• Analysing, negotiating, and finalizing various contracts/agreements from a mining commercial point of view.
• Lead QHSE compliance of the operations.
• Coordinate the sustainability strategies of the operations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and regulatory bodies.

Experience: 20+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role, leading mining operations. The candidate with experience in setting up and leading bauxite mining operations and/ Africa will be preferred.

Education: Bachelors/Masters in Mining Engineering. The candidates with professional certifications/licences in Mining / Project Management and/ MBA will be preferred.