Welcome to this month’s edition of our Mining News Roundup, where we bring together the key global mining updates — the projects, policies, and market moves you need to know. Major Projects Harmony – Eva Copper Mine (Australia):A $1.6B FID has been approved, with first production expected in 2028. Simandou (Guinea):Operations have officially launched, marking […]

The mining industry continues to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition — but October made one thing clear: growth and sustainability don’t always move in sync. From U.S. regulatory rollbacks to new investment in gold and antimony, the sector is walking a fine line between critical mineral demand, environmental pressure, and shifting […]

From 3-5 September, Nicky Stubbs and David Jones-Cooper will be representing Stratum International at Africa Down Under in Perth, WA – a leading annual forum for African mining and investment, hosted by Paydirt Media Pty Ltd. If you’re attending or will be in Perth during that week, they’d be happy to connect. You can reach […]

At senior levels, technical capability is rarely in question. But understanding how a leader will perform under pressure, integrate with a team, or shape culture is far more complex. Psychometric Assessments can be the solution. In this article, Annelize Lombard, Stratum’s Head of Research – Site, addresses common misconceptions around psychometric assessments and explores how, […]

Succession planning isn’t just about replacement. Unplanned leadership departures can disrupt strategy and erode confidence. A proactive, structured approach protects continuity and strengthens future leadership. Stratum’s five-step process supports Boards and executives in reducing risk and building long-term stability. Download the overview here: Find out more about our succession planning work here.

Over the past year, we’ve partnered with mining companies around the world to deliver several high‑impact CFO placements. Throughout these extensive searches, one trend has become clear: the CFO role is changing quickly, and every mandate requires something different. A Shift Away From a Single CFO Profile Mining companies are no longer looking for a […]

Today is Mandela Day, and our teams in South Africa and the UK gave 67 minutes of service in support of local communities. In the UK, Caitlin McLintock, Ella van Akkooi and Palesa Maloka (visiting from our Cape Town office) volunteered with Brighton Food Bank, part of Brighton and Hove City Mission. It was an […]

From 1 July 2025, physical gold held on an allocated basis will be treated as a Tier 1 High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) under Basel III for US banks, meaning it will now count at 100% of market value against core capital. This marks a major regulatory shift for the precious metals market, elevating gold from […]