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Stratum International, a leading boutique board/executive search firm specialising in the mining/natural resources sector, is pleased to announce its permanent establishment in Australia. This expansion extends its reach to serve its current ASX/regional client better and develop new relationships. Heading the Australian business will be Christian Williams, an accomplished Executive Search Consultant with extensive global […]

Celebrating the significant strides made in Ghana’s early childhood education, thanks to Sabre’s Transformational Teacher Training program which we have supported this month. In a country facing a shortage of quality kindergarten education, these contributions have been pivotal in reshaping classrooms. No longer confined to rigid rows, teachers now implement play-based learning methodologies, proven to […]

Ready to elevate your leadership approach this year? Now is the perfect time to strategically plan and assemble a powerhouse leadership team to guide you through the challenges and triumphs of 2024. Consider these essential elements for your strategy: 1️⃣ Understand the Talent Landscape 🌐 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the current talent market. Keep […]

Today we celebrate completing our 50th giving with B1G1! We’re grateful for the chance to contribute to impactful projects worldwide. For our 50th giving, we provided 8,334 meals to those in need in South Africa. 🍲 Partnering with The Community Chest and their Food Relief Programme has been a rewarding. The Food Parcel project, starting with […]

We are regularly surprised by prospective clients asking us whether we could “send a few CVs” for strategic leadership roles instead of running a targeted, objective-driven process to attract the best talent. There seems to be a belief that quick-fire, success-based recruitment offers broader market coverage since “more people are fighting to identify talent” for […]

Exciting merger news from Stratum International. We can now reveal that Stratum has merged with Clifton Hill Associates (CHA). CHA is a distinguished international Executive Search and Advisory firm with over two decades of combined experience in the mining industry, particularly Board and C-suite. This significant development marks the beginning of a new chapter for Stratum. […]

A junior battery metals mining company retained Stratum International to recruit a Community Superintendent in Tanzania. This dynamic, newly established role will foster strong partnerships with community leaders and government officials while facilitating positive relationships within the local community and district. The candidate needed to have a proven track record in leading, designing, and overseeing […]

Stratum was retained by a new client (referred to us by a previous client), a fast-growing green metal, Urban Mining recycling company. The mandate was to attract an exceptional PGM Refinery Process Manager with a proven ability in production, troubleshooting, and debottlenecking. The Process Manager would be responsible for managing all metallurgical aspects of PGM […]

Stratum was retained by a copper junior looking to appoint a Project Engineer. The position would report directly to the CEO and work closely with the selected Engineering Consulting Firm to drive the BFS, and later manage the project from construction through commissioning to steady-state production for their Sub-Saharan greenfield, SX/EW heap leach copper project. […]

April Giving Update Through our partnership with B1G1, we donated:   👉 16,667 days of access to life-saving clean water to a community in Tanzania. This project is managed by MSABI. Our donation directly benefits people in Tanzania through the provision of water or sanitation infrastructure and hygiene sensitization programs. Visit their website for more information. […]

4 MAY 2023 – Stratum Anniversary & Merger Announcement Today Stratum celebrates its 11th year in business. We are grateful for everyone who has been part of our journey for the last 11 years! We are also excited to announce that over the coming months, Stratum will be merging with a fellow leading boutique mining […]

Stratum, in partnership with B1G1, donated 117 days of access to a safe house for children saved from sexual abuse in Nepal through our partnership with B1G1. This project is managed by World Youth International and provides the clinic with vital equipment to test and treat patients as well as protect frontline staff and reduce […]

A Mid-tier gold producer retained Stratum International to manage a search for a VP of Exploration for their  property in Mexico, aiming to extend LOM through brownfield exploration and increase resources/reserves via greenfield discoveries in the region. The ideal role was a candidate who could make an impact on a growing exploration pipeline with a […]

Stratum was retained to recruit a Business Improvement Manager with a Technical Services emphasis for on-site deployment. A  leading gold producer in West Africa prioritized the enhancement of their flagship large-scale, multi-pit mining operations to boost productivity, decrease manufacturing expenses, and foster a transformative mindset. The Technical Services Manager needed to be able to drive […]

Our client, a leading copper/gold explorer/developer company, was at a transformational period in the company’s evolution. Its flagship property in Ecuador advanced towards development with the pre-feasibility study of its tier 1 asset underway. First-class in-country leadership was identified as a crucial component for the company’s success, so Stratum International was retained to hire a […]

A new Australian-based lithium junior retained Stratum International to recruit a COO to work closely with the projects team to ensure smooth commissioning and steady-state production of their West African greenfield, hard rock lithium project. This role would report directly to the MD/CEO. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the current robust lithium market, […]

A prominent mining client retained Stratum International to recruit an executive-level Consulting Mining Engineer for their multiple operations across Southern Africa. The ideal candidate for this role needed 20+ years of experience in mining engineering in an operational context (plus recent consultancy exposure). In addition to technical advisory to operating assets, the successful candidate would […]

Dec/Jan Giving Through our partnership with B1G1, we donated: 👉 250 days of youth development programs to disadvantaged children in South Africa by Afrika Tikkun. This project makes a positive and dramatic impact on township youth. Youth have access to academic support and career guidance at community-based centres, Saturday schools, or specific high schools close to […]

🌡️ Stratum donated 1000 dollars towards emergency relief support in Ukraine. We continue to support the people of Ukraine. Our donation goes towards providing vital medical aid, like oxygen concentrators to critical care medicines. If you’d like to help, click here: https://lnkd.in/ejpF25gx.

Stratum was reatined to identify a Project Director to lead a multimillion-dollar gold project with the largest gold deposit in the province and the highest grade undeveloped openpit gold mine in the region. Download the case study to read more .

A key client (tech metals producer in Africa) required a CFO  based at their HQ in Johannesburg. The mandate was to attract a seasoned professional within the mining sector with a proven track record of growing and establishing a junior company into a successful operating business. Our search covered the Southern African market, targeting individuals […]

🌡️ Stratum donated 500 dollars towards emergency relief support in Ukraine. We continue to support the people of Ukraine. Our donation goes towards providing vital medical aid, like oxygen concentrators to critical care medicines. If you’d like to help, click here: https://lnkd.in/ejpF25gx

A key client, (low-cost tin/tungsten/lithium producer) required a Corporate Services Director based at their HQ in Johannesburg. The mandate was to attract a seasoned professional to lead the company’s corporate support function with a proven track record of growing and establishing a junior company into a successful operating business. This person was required to manage […]

A key client, a leading mining Private Equity fund, required an Operations Director for its HoldCo in London. The mandate was to attract a seasoned mining executive with a track record of successful leadership in the junior/mid-tier space with broad commodity exposure and a particular interest in green technology metals. Serving on the Project Steering […]