Frank Nikolic

Frank has 20 years of experience in a variety of leadership roles in the mining industry spanning strategy, intelligence, metallurgy and commercial operations.

He joins CRU’s Base and Battery Metals Division in North America, providing thought leadership and guidance on the transition to the Green Age and their industry and market implications across the base and battery commodity suite. CRU’s clients rely on such insights to better understand the risks and opportunities represented in this once-in-a-generation change and to strategically position their business to benefit their stakeholders.

Prior to joining CRU, Frank held various leadership roles at INCO and Vale (Base Metals), managing commercial operations, market intelligence, strategic planning, commercial digital transformation, with a background in metallurgy. 

Frank joined CRU in July 2023, and is part of the Base and Battery Metals leadership team.

Frank holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering specializing in Mineral Processing from the University of Toronto, and a Masters in Business Administration specializing in Strategic Planning and Industrial Relations from York University.