SELECTED MANDATES
Below is a selection of mandates since our firm’s inception in 2012.
Note these are individual hire projects and do NOT include any of the iron ore, bulk materials, gold, nickel and copper greenfields project start-ups or any recruitment and executive search assignments Stratum Directors and Consultants were involved in (several hundred) before founding Stratum in 2012. We will soon update this section with a selection of these large-scale construction/capital projects examples.
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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.
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.
HR Consultant
Top tier international HR Consultant and Board Advisory specialist retained by a nickel/battery metals client to lead laying the foundation and strategic plan for a $1 billion + capital project.
CFO
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.
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.
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.
Technical Services Manager
A search for a Technical Services Manager who will drive site business improvement initiatives by advising senior site technical leadership.
General Manager
A search for a site General Manager, strong in operations optimisation for a producing gold mine.
COO
An executive search for a candidate with operational readiness and management experience in French West Africa.
Operations Manager
A search was conducted for a production-focused leader that would drive business improvement and cultural change, ensure cost savings are optimized and guidance is met.
Practice Lead Copper
A search for an exploration focused candidate to lead technical reviews at the regional level while developing and maintaining strong relationships.
Exploration Manager
A search for a Regional Exploration Manager for Argentina and Chile, driven by making tier one discoveries.
COO / Country Manager
An Executive Search for a COO/Country Head with technical knowledge combined with strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to act as the face of the company in country. Would have broad experience including permitting, study management, and general management.
Investor Relations Manager
Recruitment project to hire an Investor Relations/IR Manager for a tin and lithium producer and developer based in South Africa and Namibia.
ESG Officer (PE Fund)
Leading battery metals PE Fund search mandate for an ESG Officer to augment the foundation created by the Head of ESG both at HQ and portfolio company sites around the world, including UK, Australia, USA, Rwanda and Brazil.
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.
Due Diligence - Electric Vehicle/EV Company (AUS)
People due diligence/referencing for a leading global mining private equity (PE) fund. Mandate was due diligence on an electric vehicle company in the Australia.
Head of Projects
South Africa and international executive search for Project Director and Project Manager candidates with experience in leading small to medium size technically challenging capital projects end to end. Base metals or gold experience was preferred.
Corporate Services Director
South Africa and international executive search for a Coporate Services leader with experience in fast-growing mining companies.
Chief Information Officer/CIO
Executive Search mandate for executive IT professionals for a CIO search for a mid-tier miner in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Chief Financial Officer/CFO
Executive Search to recruit a CFO for a tin and lithium developer and producer in Namibia and South Africa.
Principal Geophysicist - Copper, Nickel, Base Metals
Global executive search for technical discipline specialist leadership professionals in geophysics for a major miner.
Principal Copper Geoscientist-Generative Geology (Africa Europe)
Part of a multi-location exploration executive and leadership build-out for a major miner. Locations included Toronto, London and Perth.
Country MD/Head of Ecuador
Global executive search for in-country Executive/Director leading all activities in-country. Leading copper-gold company.