Medellin, Colombia | Posted on 02/04/2026 Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, GateSource HR is an international recruitment and human resources consulting firm with a global footprint. We work with businesses and institutions of all sizes, from start-ups to large organizations, and assist in converting international HR challenges into growth opportunities. Our recruitment and staffing specialists partner with clients and candidates to fill roles in Agriculture, Banking, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Energy, Mining across the Americas. Job Description GateSource HR is seeking a Chief Development Officerwith experience in the Mining industry to lead all pre-operational and pre-investment workstreams across theNorthen region southamerica mining portfolio. This executive role is responsible for portfolio prioritization, feasibility leadership, and capital readiness, working closely with shareholders and the Board to define long-term development strategy before projects move into execution. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic and economic evaluation of a critical minerals portfolio including Nickel, Cobalt, Vanadium, Gallium, Coltan, and REEs. Build and manage a prioritized investment pipeline using a structured portfolio screening framework. Own all Scoping, PFS, FS, and strategic assessments, managing international technical and consulting advisors. Deliver a 10-year strategic master plan covering exploration, processing build-out, and downstream positioning. Develop investor-ready financial models and support early-stage funding and partnership discussions. Manage government, regulatory, ESG, and geopolitical risk considerations in theNorthen region southamerica Act as the senior mining strategy authority at Board and shareholder level. Requirements 12+ years in mining strategy, consulting, or corporate development within the resources sector. Proven leadership of scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies for large-scale projects. Mandatory experience in Latin America. Strong understanding of battery and technology-driven minerals markets and investment decision frameworks. #J-18808-Ljbffr