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A key client, (low-cost tin/tungsten/lithium producer) required an ESG Manager to be based at their HQ in Johannesburg. The mandate was to attract a credible ESG/HSEC professional with a track record of leading, designing, managing, and evaluating sustainable strategies and programs within an African mining context. They would also have a strong knowledge of social […]

A key client, a leading mining Private Equity fund, required a CEO for one of its portfolio companies in East Africa to lead the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategy. The near-term strategy included integrating and optimising assets post-M&A. The longer-term strategy is to develop a leading low-cost tin producer in Africa. While […]

Stratum supported the planting of 63 trees for income generation and nutrition. World Youth International provides the necessary garden tools and fruit tree seedlings to plant one fruit tree for a family that will create an orchard of fruits that improves nutrition and generates income in the long run. A fruit tree also restores the […]

A leading client based in South Africa has been partnering with Stratum on multiple mandates over the last year. On this occasion, they needed a top-tier Project Director or Senior Project Manager to lead the organisation’s projects function. While the mandate was in South Africa, our search covered a global market (targeting mainly South African […]

A key client asked us to build a top-tier corporate executive team. Our search covered a global market where we identified 140 suitable profiles for all three roles. In total, 26 candidates were long-listed and 13 shortlisted. Here’s exactly how we found the new Group Head of Internal Audit, Executive Head of Corporate Finance, and […]

Monday, 18 July, was Mandela Day. Inspired to take action, we looked to our local communities to make a difference. We donated: R5000 to Marsh Memorial Homes — which provides care to abused or abandoned children. Our donation goes towards rehabilitating and reuniting children with their families or communities of origin.   R5000 to Heaven’s […]

Through our partnership with B1G1, for the month of June 2022 we donated: 💦 43,800 days of access to life-saving clean water to families in Ethiopia. Imagine walking 3 hours a day to get water? Polluted water! Our donation to the WellWishes Trust ensures that women in Ethiopia get access to clean drinking water. PLUS, […]

In the aftermath of the last supercycle (2000 – 2013), disenchanted investors demanded that the industry rethink its business model and prioritise shareholder value. Value over volume found favour with the investment community over the prioritisation of production volume growth, and the regular payment of dividends was regimented. As miners realigned their balance sheets and […]

Here’s a look at our initiatives for May. 👉  Donated $1500 to provide emergency relief support in Ukraine We continue to support the efforts of Direct Relief, a B1G1 partnership. They work closely with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health and regional partners to provide vital medical aid to the people of Ukraine. This includes oxygen concentrators and critical […]

We kicked off the month by showing our support for World Autism Awareness Day. Our donation directly benefits and improves the lives of 15 children living with autism in South Africa. It included: 👉 Autism Resource bags and training for 10 mothers of children with autism. 👉 The assessment of 3 children with autism in […]

Stratum was retained by one of its key clients, a mid-tier multi-commodity mining company, to assist with finding their new Global Head of Health and Safety. Due to the nature of its operations, many of its people operate in high-risk environments. The mandate was to attract a high-level Health and Safety professional with a track […]

Stratum International March 2022 B1G1 giving update: 100 days of food and shelter to people in need in South Africa through Community Chest of the Western Cape, South Africa. The Community Chest provides short-term care and psycho-social support to those who need it: daily, short-term, a home from home, a refuge, a bath, and breakfast. […]

The position of Country Director for a mid-tier gold miner in Suriname became vacant due to retirement. The role reported directly to the Senior Vice President of International Affairs and Sustainability at head office. Their primary responsibility was to mitigate risk for the company’s investments in Suriname. Although the company had identified a suitable candidate, […]

In February 2022, our partnership with Global Giving Initiative Buy1GIVE1 (B1G1), donated 101 days of early childhood development to a disadvantaged child in South Africa. This program focuses on children reaching their age-appropriate developmental milestones, support and empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and for caregivers to recognise the importance of Early Childhood Development. […]

Due to rapid growth within the region, a gold major identified the need to add leadership capacity to their Africa region Human Resources team. After reviewing internal talent, it was determined that the company would need to look externally for the right candidate. And to maintain stability within the existing team, the search needed to […]

To ensure its optimal position in a rapidly changing market, a gold major retained Stratum to recruit a VP of Exploration for their African assets with the goal of building exploration capacity on the continent. It was an opportunity for the successful candidate to put their mark on a growing exploration pipeline in a company […]

Stratum understands the importance of a mine’s General Manager. The Case Study below details a Mining Recruitment project we managed for a client in Canada – hiring a top-tier General Manager. TRANSFORMATION SUCCESS The incumbent increased production by 60% within six months, achieving the highest quarterly production and EBITDA in 15 years. Spearheaded the stabilisation […]

One of the most critical assets in a mining company is its Mine General Manager (GM). Not only do these individuals manage production, but they should lead people, inspire strategic thinking, productivity, and innovation. Their ability to lead directly impacts profitability. And in many cases, the company might only have one or two producing assets. […]

Stratum International donated to a community-operated tree nursery (B1G1) in Guatemala who planted 379 trees. This reforestation program focuses on establishing and maintaining tree nurseries, educating communities about the positive environmental impacts of reforestation, and strengthening economic development, both through conservation and the responsible management of forest resources. By working with existing local groups, schools, […]

Stratum International donated 1079 days of medical support to HIV/AIDS-affected people in South Africa. We also provided 138 days of specialised medical support to people in need in South Africa through our B1G1 partnership. Stratum donated fruit baskets to the NHS. “On a very busy day when our breaks were much needed, having some fresh […]

Stratum International is proud to have sponsored and hosted “An Uncertain Certainty”, a portrait series by Chris Slabber, a renowned South African artist. Cape Town came to a standstill – check out Chris’s work at @csartist on Instagram. In addition to Stratum’s charitable contributions to communities across Africa and South Africa, Stratum International has a […]

A LSE and TSX-listed nickel development company with assets in Brazil mandated Stratum to identify a Project Director to lead the development of their tier 1 ferronickel project. Download to read more.

In September 2021, Stratum International, through our B1G1 partnership, donated: 3,850 days of early childhood education for children in Ghana and planted 500 new trees. To the Central Westcoast Forest Society: a non-profit organization on the west coast of Vancouver Island. CWFS strives for the conservation of wild fish through habitat restoration, research and monitoring. To […]

Introducing Stratum International’s fantastic new digital brochure in our new brand design. Be sure to check out the organisational charts of the roles we cover in mining recruitment and executive search globally. We will be launching our new website in mid-October! Exciting times! Download here .