Director Of Mineral Processing

KoBold Metals

Remote
Base: $150,000–$300,000; bonus/equity: equity; ben...
Remote
Process flowsheet design
Metallurgical testwork programs
Geometallurgical framework development
KoBold Metals is seeking a Director of Mineral Processing to lead the development of mineral processing strategies, focusing initially on the Mingomba copper project in Zambia. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in large-scale chemical processes, specifically in mineral processing and copper projects

Job Summary

  • Lead the development and execution of mineral processing strategy across KoBold’s portfolio, with an initial focus on the Mingomba copper project in Zambia.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a mineral processing function within KoBold’s Advanced Technology Group and manage relationships with external consultants.
  • Collaborate with geologists and data scientists to integrate geometallurgical statistics into resource models, mine schedules, and economic analyses.

Matching Summary

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KoBold Metals is seeking a Director of Mineral Processing to lead the development of mineral processing strategies, focusing initially on the Mingomba copper project in Zambia. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in large-scale chemical processes, specifically in mineral processing and copper projects.

Salary

Base: $150,000–$300,000; Bonus/Equity: equity; Benefits: 401k matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process flowsheet design
  • Metallurgical testwork programs
  • Geometallurgical framework development
  • Technical leadership and team building
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Emerging processing technologies
  • Machine learning and statistical methods
  • Offtake strategy and concentrate marketing

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience with large scale chemical processes
  • Experience with design/build from lab test work through large scale production
  • Track record of managing consultants, laboratories, and multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Willingness to travel to project sites in Zambia and other KoBold locations (estimated 20–30%)

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