Principal Consultant – Critical Minerals

About the Role

Principal Consultant – Critical Minerals (USA)

The Principal Consultant will contribute to the growth of our global critical minerals consulting team and to the execution of broader Energy Transition projects for private and public sector clients. The role requires analytical rigor, expertise in model development, and the ability to manage entire work streams and develop client‑ready deliverables. The incumbent will help build consulting capabilities around critical minerals, work closely with clients and internal team members, and ensure bespoke consulting projects are delivered with quality, on time and within budget.

• Effectively manage work streams within a project, under the direction of the project manager.
• Develop advanced cost, financial and market models on critical minerals and metals costs, especially focused on midstream (processing, smelters, refineries).
• Contribute to business development efforts of our critical minerals consulting practice (proposals, scoping calls, conferences, etc.).
• Deliver against each project’s plan to ensure on‑time delivery of a quality set of products.
• Conduct client interviews, workshops, and presentations to gather information and present recommendations.
• Develop insights and recommendations based on data analysis and industry expertise to enhance our reputation in critical minerals.
• Efficiently review analysis and modelling efforts done by other team members and provide feedback for improvement.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding of client needs.
• Work autonomously in the execution of consulting engagements.

• At least four to eight years of experience in industry and/or consulting.
• Extensive experience in metals & mining consulting or direct mining company experience (e.g., geology, operational, strategy, finance roles).
• Chemical, mining, mineral economics or process engineering experience appreciated.
• In‑depth knowledge of mine and metals processing and operations, including processing costs, market dynamics, supply chains and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in areas related to the energy sector appreciated.
• Experience in management consulting will be a significant plus.
• Ability to work with autonomy and minimal direction once priorities are agreed is preferable.
• Minimum qualifications:
  
  BSc. in a related field.
• A post‑graduate degree in finance, economics or business is a strong plus.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills in English; knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese appreciated.
• Analytical mindset and readiness to use data to back up opinions.

• Some travel is required, with an average around 20% of the time (but could occasionally be more).
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment, providing ideas and open feedback.

This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $ to $, adjusted for geographic location and individual qualifications. The role is eligible for an annual incentive sales commission plan and additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on benefits, please visit

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