- Date: 29 Aug 2025
- Location: Nth America
- Work Type: Permanent / Full Time
- Critical Minerals - North America
- Canada Based Company
About the Company Our client is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, discovery and development of critical mineral projects across North America. With a portfolio that includes early-stage and advanced exploration opportunities in strategic jurisdictions, the company is well-positioned to support the global transition toward clean energy, technology, and supply chain security.
The company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of growth, from exploration success through corporate development, financing and potential strategic partnerships.
Role Overview The CEO will execute the company’s strategy, ensure effective exploration and project advancement, manage corporate governance and engage with investors, government and industry stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an entrepreneurial and commercially minded professional who can drive both discovery efforts and corporate growth.
Key responsibilities - Develop and implement the corporate strategy to advance exploration projects and build shareholder value.
- Guide technical teams in effectively executing exploration programs, resource definition, and project evaluations across the company’s North American portfolio.
- Lead fundraising initiatives, manage relationships with investors, analysts, and financial institutions, and ensure strong market positioning.
- Identify and execute M&A opportunities, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships to expand the company’s critical minerals portfolio.
- Ensure adherence to Canadian securities regulations, listing requirements and best-practice governance standards.
- Represent the company with government, First Nations and Indigenous groups, local communities and industry associations.
- Build, mentor and lead a high-performing team.
Qualifications & Experience - Proven executive leadership experience in the mining and exploration sector (CEO, COO, EVP, or equivalent).
- Strong track record in junior co. exploration and development, preferably in North America.
- Demonstrated success in raising capital, managing investor relations and executing corporate growth strategies.
- Solid understanding of exploration geology, project development stages and resource reporting standards (NI 43-101).
- Experience in M&A, joint ventures and strategic partnerships within the mining sector.
- Familiarity with Canadian regulatory frameworks, corporate governance and public company requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline; MBA advantageous.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be:
- Entrepreneurial, commercially astute and able to drive a growth-focused corporate strategy.
- Experienced in building strong investor confidence and market visibility.
- Technically informed with the ability to work closely with exploration teams and evaluate new project opportunities.
- Collaborative, culturally aware and capable of engaging respectfully with Indigenous and community stakeholders.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in the fast-paced junior exploration environment.
If the above-mentioned opportunity sounds interesting, we encourage you to apply using the provided link. Alternatively, resume applications and enquiries can be directed to Dan McComb via
dan.mccomb@ironcoveglobal.com Iron Cove Global is a Resources & Energy Sector Executive Search Practice based in Sydney, Australia. If you are interested in learning more about this role or other opportunities we are currently working on, please get in touch. All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence.
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