Summer Intern - Commercial

The role

You will work on the commercial team directly with the CEO to build a resource pipeline and create cost and value models. You will identify resources, collect samples, and develop financial and process cost models to decide which projects the company pursues.

What you will do

• Identify and screen mines, tailings facilities, refineries and industrial waste streams and maintain the resource database
• Contact resource owners, arrange sample shipments and site visits, and log chain of custody and assay results
• Build project cash-flow models including capital cost, operating cost, revenue, and sensitivities
• Estimate reagent, energy, labor and equipment costs per metric ton of feed and per kilogram of metal recovered
• Prepare one-page project summaries and briefing materials for partner and customer meetings

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in mining engineering, metallurgy, chemical engineering, economics, finance or a related field, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Modeler skilled in Excel
• Comfortable with mass balances and unit conversions
• Comfortable cold-contacting mine operators, refiners and industrial partners to secure samples and data
• Ability to work in fast paced and demanding atmosphere
• Self-driven contributor who closes loops without being asked and writes clearly

Nice to have

• Exposure to mineral processing, hydrometallurgy or commodity markets

Before you apply

• Strong performers will be considered for a full-time position at Kunin upon graduation

About the company

Kunin Technologies is revolutionizing the critical mineral supply chain by implementing advanced separation technologies to capture value from overlooked resources.