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Senior Director - Decarbonization

Our client identified the need for a Senior Director, Decarbonization who would lead the company's efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and driving sustainable practices in the mining industry. This position would play a crucial role in developing and executing the decarbonization strategy, and ensure the successful implementation of the sustainability objectives. The incumbent will be accountable for the alignment of the strategic, tactical, and operational aspects of decarbonisation.

Canada

United States

HQ

Community Superintendent

Search for a Tanzanian local community specialist with a track record of resettlement programmes either in mining or oil and gas.

Australia

Tanzania

HQ

HR Director - Cameroon

A search for a seasoned HR professional with a track record in project startups in mining in Africa. French speaking was a necessity.

Africa

CFO

A global search for a London-based CFO looking after base metals in a multi-billion dollar Private Equity Fund. The CFO is responsible for all finance, FP&A, controls, and reporting for the base metals function as well as driving the fund's asset optimisation strategy and supporting strategic initiatives.

United Kingdom

HQ

Head of Sustainability

Based in London, these hands-on executives will report to Ignacio Bustamante, Appian’s CEO of Base Metals. Role profiles will be developed/co-authored with Appian. Broadly speaking, both will have extensive international experience and a willingness to travel regularly. Base metals experience across commodities and financial/commercial acumen is vital, in addition to functional mastery.

United Kingdom

HQ

Head of Technology

Success depended on hiring a Head of Technology with extensive experience in the mining industry, including specialties in hydrometallurgy, SX/EW, and heap leaching, alongside robust commodity and regional expertise. This individual closely collaborated with the CEO and CTO, leading technical advancements such as IP development, R&D initiatives, and product implementation to drive growth.

United Kingdom

HQ

Exploration Manager

A global search for an Exploration Manager in Spain with an emphasis on VMS expertise and a market map and benchmarking exercise for an Exploration Manager in Portugal. Both Managers are responsible for managing the company’s exploration efforts, studies, and overall exploration strategy in the Iberian Pyrite Belt.

Canada

VP Technical

Global search for a technical mining executive with 20 years of experience in corporate development either as an advisor for a mining company or PE Fund/Bank. This person is responsible for all technical oversight of project development, funding and M&A, and due diligence evaluations on Project Economic Assessments, Pre-Feasibility Studies, and Feasibility Studies.

Saudi Arabia

HQ

Mine Manager

Our client was searching for an experienced Mining Engineer adept at supervising open pit mining extractions in Europe. The ideal candidate needed to demonstrate a successful history of overseeing a similar operation, have adeptness with 3D modelling tools, and have strong leadership skills. And an in-depth understanding of Norwegian Working Environment legislation was beneficial.

Norway

HQ

Head of Capital Projects

A global search for a Head of Capital Projects to lead the company’s flagship project in West Africa and ultimately oversee the future project development pipeline. Sitting on the executive team, the candidate needed to have a strategic mindset and display a strong project execution track record on the African continent.

Ghana

HQ

VP Exploration

A search for an Executive Vice President to manage strategic exploration plans, including estimating potential resources for new discoveries, and influencing corporate acquisition targets.

Canada

Mexico

HQ

Chief Financial Officer

Global executive search for a capital markets/fundraising-focused CFO for a leading battery metals development company. At the time, the company sought a respected name in the financial markets to support the CFO strategically by setting up financial systems and processes, developing a high-performance culture while playing a material role in raising more than $1 billion.

Brazil

Canada

United Kingdom

HQ

Operations Director (PE)

Managed executive search for Battery Metals Mining PE fund. Global leadership recruitment project for technical and mining operations focused executive leader. Operations Director to advise on deals, due diligence and represent PE fund on portfolio company boards. Countries include UK, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Rwanda, Ireland.

United Kingdom

HQ

Mining Manager

Our client identified the need to appoint a succession hire. The new Mining Manager was expected to optimise, improve, and increase production following a detailed handover. After reviewing the talent pool, it was decided that a broader search would be conducted outside of the Lesotho borders for a seasoned expatriate with a track record in similar-sized mining operations.

Lesotho

HQ

Project Engineer

Our client required an SX/EW expert with a solid background in Operations and Projects. The Project Engineer is to manage the BFS and, later, take a leading role in developing the project. Knowledge of Heap leaching and the SX/EW process was required, as well as exposure to Chloride leaching in South America. This will be the first Chloride Heap Leach SX/EW operation in Africa.

Namibia

HQ

Country MD/Head of Ecuador

Global executive search for in-country Executive/Director leading all activities in-country. Leading copper-gold company.

Ecuador

HQ

CHRO

A coal operator in Mozambique identified the need to appoint a seasoned CHRO to their Executive team. After reviewing the talent pool locally, it was decided that the company would need to look outside of its borders for a seasoned expatriate with a track record in similar-sized mining operations.

Mozambique

HQ

SVP Projects

Executive search mandate for project executives with leadership experience including leading underground mine development and process plant construction in Africa.

United Arab Emirates

HQ

COO

An executive search for a candidate with a strong financial management background and ability to contribute to financial models and production improvements. A proactive approach to manage the change process and apply strategies for enhancement.

Mozambique

HQ

Human Resource Director

International Executive search for an HR Director to be based in Burkina Faso on FIFO rotation. Company sought degreed HR professionals with at least 20 years experience (including expat exposure in Africa) across the mid-tier/major mining industry.

Burkina Faso

HQ

Technical Services Director

A search for a Global Head of Technical Services responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of global technical and CI strategies to achieve business goals. The incumbent will lead a team of 5 experts forming the Technical and CI function, whose key purpose is to support global smelter operations by setting standards and expectations to achieve long and short-term goals.

Netherlands

HQ

Chief Geologist

International search for an exploration geologist to be based in Ghana on FIFO rotation. Company sought a seasoned geologist with at least 10 -15 years in gold/base metals exploration in West and Southern Africa.

Ghana

HQ

Consulting Mining Engineer

A search for a Consulting Mining Engineer with the responsibility to lead, advise and give oversight of the mining discipline in various mining operations to ensure they operate safe, profitable and responsibly.

South Africa

HQ

Chief Operating Officer

An executive search for a candidate with operational readiness and management experience in French West Africa.

Australia

HQ

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