CEO

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  • Negotiable
  • Tennessee
  • Mining Minerals and Metals

Chief Executive Officer - Greenfield Silica Mining & Processing

Location: Tennessee

We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished mining executive to lead the development of a greenfield silica mining and processing operation from inception to full-scale production. This is a rare chance to take a project through permitting, construction, commissioning, and operational ramp-up, shaping a new industry-leading enterprise in the high-growth silica sector.

The Role

As CEO, you will have full strategic and operational accountability across the entire project lifecycle - from market entry strategy through to steady-state operations. You will lead a multidisciplinary executive team, drive operational excellence, deliver commercial success, and embed a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the business from early-stage development through permitting, construction, and commissioning.
  • Oversee operational readiness, production ramp-up, and long-term operational performance.
  • Full P&L responsibility, ensuring profitability, efficiency, and market competitiveness.
  • Negotiate and manage key commercial contracts for product sales, services, and supply agreements.
  • Build and lead a high-performing executive team, including operations, finance, legal, HR, EHS, geology, processing, and sales.
  • Champion ESG principles, regulatory compliance, and community relationships.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

About You

  • 10+ years' leadership experience in mining or industrial minerals processing, preferably silica.
  • Proven success in commissioning new plants or leading major operational expansions.
  • Demonstrated P&L accountability at executive level.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to shape a world-class silica operation from the ground up, delivering significant shareholder value while setting new industry benchmarks for performance, sustainability, and community partnership.

Relocation assistance is available, along with a highly competitive executive compensation package.

Christina Theoklitou-Panagiotou Head of Mining and Natural Resources & Associate Director
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