Adexen Recruitment Agency – Our client, a leading and fast-growing African industrial group, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Business Unit, Mining – Expatriate

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Introduction

• Adexen is mandated by a leading and fast-growing African industrial group to recruit a Head of a new mining business across the continent, covering the full mining value chain from exploration to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• The Head of Business Development – Mining will lead the Group’s strategic entry and expansion in the African mining sector.
• This senior executive role requires deep expertise across the mining lifecycle and the ability to originate, structure, and execute large-scale mining investments.
• The role will be instrumental in identifying viable assets, securing regulatory approvals, structuring partnerships, and driving transactions from concept to execution.
• Identify and originate greenfield and brownfield mining investment opportunities across Africa
• Lead opportunity screening, technical and commercial due diligence, and investment appraisal
• Develop robust business cases, financial models, and execution roadmaps
• Drive negotiations for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
• Lead engagement with government authorities and regulators to secure licenses, permits, and concessions
• Support offtake negotiations and commercial structuring of mining projects
• Advise senior leadership on industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in the mining sector
• Proven senior leadership experience within mid-tier or top-tier mining companies
• Strong exposure to mining project development, operations, and commercial transactions
• Demonstrated track record in originating and closing complex mining investments
• Extensive network across the mining ecosystem in Africa and internationally
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Deep understanding of mining economics and project financing
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.