Head: Critical Minerals & Strategic Resources

This role is both strategic and execution-driven, combining mining knowledge, recycling technology, and commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Business Development
• Develop a 510 year roadmap for critical minerals within MTC Group.
• Identify high-potential minerals such as:
• Lithium
• Cobalt
• Nickel
• Rare Earth Elements (REE)
• Graphite
• Manganese
• Copper & specialty alloys
• Build business models across:
• Recycling
• Urban mining
• Primary mining partnerships
• Import/export & trading.

• Mining & Resource Exploration (India Focus)
• Identify and evaluate mineral blocks, exploration opportunities, and auctioned mines.
• Liaise with:
• Geological Survey of India (GSI)
• State mining departments
• Private mine owners.
• Lead due diligence on mining assets:
• Resource estimation
• Commercial viability
• Regulatory approvals.

• Recycling & Technology Development
• Build and scale recycling capabilities for:
• EV batteries
• E-waste
• Catalytic converters
• Industrial scrap containing critical elements.
• Evaluate and onboard global recycling technologies.
• Work with R&D team for process innovation and recovery efficiency.

• Partnerships & Global Alliances
• Develop partnerships with:
• OEMs (EV & electronics)
• Global technology providers
• Research institutes
• Japanese / European strategic investors.
• Structure JV, licensing, or offtake agreements.

• Commercial & Supply Chain Leadership
• Secure feedstock pipelines for recycling operations.
• Build downstream customer base:
• Battery manufacturers
• Alloy producers
• Specialty chemical companies.
• Develop pricing and hedging strategy for critical minerals.

• Regulatory & ESG Leadership
• Ensure compliance with:
• Indian mining regulations
• Environmental norms
• Circular economy standards.
• Drive sustainability and ESG frameworks.

• Team Building & Leadership
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team including:
• Metallurgists
• Geologists
• Recycling process engineers
• Market analysts.
• Establish internal knowledge center for critical minerals.

Required Skills & Qualification:

• Degree in Mining Engineering / Metallurgy / Geology / Chemical Engineering.
• MBA or equivalent strategic exposure preferred.
• Work Experience: 15 25 years in Mining / minerals sector / Strategic metals / rare earths / Battery materials or recycling.
• Should have strong understanding of Indian mining ecosystem, Mineral auctions & exploration licensing & Global critical mineral markets.