Critical Minerals & Battery Materials Recruitment

Placing Critical Minerals & Battery Materials Leaders Who Change Your Organisation 

CRITICAL MINERALS & BATTERY MATERIALS RECRUITMENT, Redefined.

PARTNER Executive works with critical minerals, battery materials and advanced resources organisations to secure the executive talent required to build, scale and commercialise the next generation of resource projects. We specialise in identifying leaders who can navigate the complexity of mineral supply chains, processing innovation and the global transition towards electrification.


Our executive search capability spans senior appointments across C-suite leadership, project development, operations, processing, technical, commercial and board-facing roles. Through deep networks across mining, mineral processing, refining, technology and investment communities, we access leaders with experience across lithium, nickel, cobalt, ra



We understand that success in this sector requires leaders who can bridge technical capability with commercial strategy. Our discreet search approach identifies executives who align with your organisation's growth objectives, culture and long-term vision.

ROLES RECRUITED IN critical MINerals & battery MaTeriALS

Our Minerals & Battery Materials executive search and recruitment practice spans the full breadth of senior appointments from divisional leadership right through to the C-suite and boardroom.

Executive & Senior Leadership

Roles recruited:

Managing Director / CEO
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Development Officer / EVP Projects
VP/GM Operations
Head of Battery Materials / Head of Downstream

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Exploration & Resource Development

Roles recruited:

Exploration Manager
Chief Geologist / Principal Geologist
Senior / Project Geologist
Resource Geologist
Mineralogist
Geometallurgist

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Processing & Refining

Roles recruited:

Processing Plant Manager
Refinery Manager
Metallurgical Manager
Process Engineer
Hydrometallurgy Specialist
Production Superintendent

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Project Development & Delivery

Roles recruited:

Project Director / Project Manager
Study Manager (Scoping / PFS / FS)
EPCM Manager / Owners Team Lead
Commissioning Manager
Construction Manager
Project Controls Manager

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Supply Chain & Commercial

Roles recruited:

Commercial Manager
Offtake & Marketing Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Contracts & Procurement Manager
Battery Supply Chain Specialist
Trading Manager

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ESG, Compliance & Technical

Roles recruited:

Environmental Manager
Approvals & Compliance Manager
Tailings / TSF Engineer
Closure & Rehabilitation Lead
HSE Manager
Native Title / Land Access Manager

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Why critical Minerals & Battery Materials Organisations Choose PARTNER

The global transition towards electrification is creating unprecedented demand for critical minerals and battery materials expertise. Organisations operating in this space require leaders who can bridge geology, processing, technology, investment and commercialisation to successfully develop the next generation of resource projects.


The executives capable of driving this growth are often already shaping critical mineral strategies, developing processing capabilities, securing investment or scaling emerging businesses. Finding these leaders requires a search partner with specialist market understanding and access to networks across the evolving minerals ecosystem.


PARTNER Executive partners with organisations across critical minerals, mineral processing, refining and battery materials to identify leaders who can navigate technical complexity, accelerate growth and build sustainable businesses. Our executive search approach combines industry intelligence, targeted engagement and deep networks to con


  • Access to leadership talent across lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earths, mineral processing and advanced materials.
  • Search expertise spanning exploration, feasibility, project development, commercialisation and downstream operations.
  • Executive assessment focused on technical depth, investment capability and scaling experience.
  • Networks across mining companies, technology providers, processors, investors and emerging industry participants.
  • Identification of leaders experienced in building sustainable and globally competitive supply chains.
  • Support throughout the appointment process to ensure leadership alignment with future growth objectives.

Get in touch to discuss your Critical Minerals & Battery Materials talent requirements.