Business Development Associate – Gold Mining

About The Role We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Associate to support the expansion of our international gold mining portfolio. This role combines geological expertise with strategic business development to identify, evaluate, and advance greenfield gold projects from early-stage assessment through development readiness. Reports to: Head of Business Development & CEO Key Responsibilities Project Evaluation & Development ● Identify and assess greenfield gold opportunities through geological analysis and industry networks ● Review exploration data, resource estimates, and technical reports ● Support exploration programs, scoping studies, PFS/FS, and due diligence processes ● Assist with permitting strategy and regulatory coordination ● Prepare technical and commercial materials to support investment decisions and capital raising Strategic Growth & Partnerships ● Source acquisition, JV, and partnership opportunities in the gold sector ● Conduct market analysis and project valuation ● Support negotiations and preparation of investment memoranda and proposals ● Build relationships with investors, government agencies, and industry partners ● Represent the company at industry conferences and cross-border engagements Requirements ● Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Mining Engineering, Earth Sciences, or related disciplines ● Minimum 5 years’ experience in gold exploration, mining project development, or mining-focused business development ● Demonstrated experience evaluating greenfield mining projects ● Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate technical findings into business strategy ● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across diverse markets ● Willingness to travel internationally as required for project evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and business development activities