Principal Project Evaluations Expert (Expert Witness & M&A; Exposure)

Location: Sydney, Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior-Level

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Evaluations Expert with a strong focus on mining projects and the capability to act as an Expert Witness in legal or arbitration settings. This is a senior advisory role that combines technical depth, commercial insight, and legal credibility. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in resource project evaluations, economic modeling, and preferably exposure to mergers & acquisitions within the mining sector.

Key Responsibilities

Project Evaluation & Feasibility

- Conduct comprehensive technical and economic evaluations of mining projects (greenfield and brownfield).
- Review geological data, mine plans, and engineering designs for compliance with international standards (JORC, NI 43-101).
- Perform financial modeling, risk assessments, and sensitivity analyses to support investment decisions.

Expert Witness & Dispute Resolution

- Prepare independent, defensible reports for litigation, arbitration, and regulatory inquiries.
- Provide credible testimony in court or tribunal settings.
- Analyze project claims, contractual disputes, and cost overruns with forensic rigor.

Strategic Advisory & M&A; Support

- Contribute to due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investment decisions in mining projects.




- Assess asset valuations and identify risks and opportunities for resource projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Collaborate with legal teams, project owners, and investors to deliver impartial evaluations.
- Present findings clearly and persuasively to senior management and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

- Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
- 15+ years experience in mining project development, operations, or consulting.
- Proven expertise in project feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk analysis.
- Prior experience as an Expert Witness or involvement in dispute resolution/arbitration highly desirable.
- Exposure to M&A; activities within mining or resource projects is a strong advantage.
- Exceptional communication and report-writing skills; ability to present complex findings clearly.

Desired Skills

- Familiarity with mining software (e.g., Whittle, MineSched) and financial modeling tools.
- Experience across multiple jurisdictions and international mining standards.
- Ability to maintain impartiality and credibility under legal scrutiny.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-profile mining projects and strategic evaluations across APAC.
Engage in legal advisory and M&A; support at the highest level.
Competitive remuneration and adaptable working arrangements.

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📌 Principal Project Evalutions Expert - Mining (Western Australia)
🏢 Lvi Associates
📍 Western Australia