Stratum advised and supported Thor Explorations throughout the construction and operational readiness phase, including recruiting the mine’s Operations/General Manager.

Recruited operational readiness and mining operations during 2011 and 2012. Roles included General Manager, Mine Manager, and Mine Superintendent.

Global retained executive search to identify a senior government relations professional to support our client’s goal of modernizing their approach to stakeholder engagement and political risk.

Gold plant expansion project during 2011 and 2012, including Chief Geologist, Financial Controller, Finance Manager and HSE Manager.

During 2007-2008, partnered with Katanga Mining’s (TSX) Toronto-based management team to staff the Kamoto Copper mining company in Katanga, DRC. More than forty expat placements were made, including the Director General and Director of Infrastructure, and many operational hires. In addition, mobilisation services which included travel arrangements and visa services were provided.

An in-country search to identify a leader to spearhead Human Resources Development at all our client’s operations. A key responsibility was to contribute to setting strategic direction emphasising employee development, talent management, localisation, and succession planning.

A search for a Technical Services Manager who will drive site business improvement initiatives by advising senior site technical leadership.

Avocet Mining plc was a West African-focused gold mining and exploration company with its primary operations in Burkina Faso and Guinea. The company was listed on LSE and the Oslo Bors. 2009 saw the Company acquire Wega Mining and the Inata gold project in Burkina Faso. The Company poured its first gold later that year. Placed a Process Plant Project Consultant, Plant Commissioning Consultant, Process Plant Trainer, Maintenance Superintendent, and a Supervisor plus a HV Equipment Trainer, amongst other operational roles.

In 2005 the Saudi Government investigated diversifying from oil and gas and planned to develop a fully integrated aluminium complex in KSA which comprised of a 740 kt/a primary aluminium smelter a 4.25Mt/a bauxite mine, a 1.8Mt/a alumina refinery and a 0.38Mt/a rolling mill. To spearhead these projects, a VP Aluminium, Director, Site Development and Infrastructure Director, Site Development and Infrastructure, Project Control and Integration Director and Project Director – Smelter was recruited.

A search for a site General Manager, strong in operations optimisation for a producing gold mine.

Local retained search to identify a government relations expert to support the in-country leadership team in Chile for a TSX listed gold company.

Dynatec Mining commenced the project’s development in 2006. Sherritt Int. bought the project in 2007, constructed the project, and is still the operator. Worked first with Dynatec in a project advisory capacity, then continued with Sherritt ramping up to a site visit in 2007, while recruiting the operational readiness team, which included HR, Finance, Supply teams and Mine Operations personnel.

A search for an exploration focused candidate to lead technical reviews at the regional level while developing and maintaining strong relationships.

During 2012-2013 and again in 2015-2016, we recruited various managers including Engineering Manager, Production Manager, and HSE Manager.  

A search for a Regional Exploration Manager for Argentina and Chile, driven by making tier one discoveries.

Brownfields expansion project during 2017-2018 for Sierra Rutile (later Iluka Resources). Hires included Mine Manager, Production Manager, Maintenance Manager and a Project Engineer.  

Recruitment project to hire an Investor Relations/IR Manager for a tin and lithium producer and developer based in South Africa and Namibia.

Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. was a multi-asset copper and base metal-producing company based in Canada. From 2010 – 2011, recruited an operational readiness team, which included a GM, Process Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Mine Manager and a Mill Maintenance Superintendent for their JV Sierra Gorda copper-molybdenum project in Chile.

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.

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.

South Africa and international executive search for a Coporate Services leader with experience in fast-growing mining companies.

Executive Search mandate for executive IT professionals for a CIO search for a mid-tier miner in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Three months in-country in Ghana in 2012, supporting construction and ramp-up of the Akyem gold mine in Ghana, including advising and mentoring a local recruitment firm on large-scale projects hiring and assessment of nationals.

Global executive search for technical discipline specialist leadership professionals in geophysics for a major miner.