Board search for a FTSE 250 mining house as part of a board rotation. After a skills review of the current board, there was a need to appoint someone who had significant operational experience within a heavy industry in the Russian/Caspian region.

London focused executive search to identify a Head of Investor Relations for a TSX/ASX listed gold company with a focus on equity marketing, investor engagement and increasing global research coverage.

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

After a governance review, our client, an AIM/TSX listed junior gold producer, required a new Chair of the Audit Committee. Key attributes for the successful candidate were previous experience working in emerging markets at board level, leading on governance transformations and strong stakeholder engagement experience.

In 2006-2007 assisted, Canadian-listed Rio Narcea Gold Mines to develop its first operation outside of Spain and Portugal. Their flagship gold prospect at that time was the Tasiast gold project in Mauritania, West Africa. Placed the operational readiness team of General Manager, Process Plant Manager, HR Manager, HSE Manager and Supply Chain Manager.

Retained by our client to run an in-country search for a Communications Superintendent to look after both internal and external communication in-country. Candidates were required to possess strong local knowledge and experience in developing communication strategies.

Greenfields zinc construction project in South Africa during 2015-2016. Various projects, mining, support, and commercial roles, including Project Controls Manager, Senior Mine Engineer, Chief Mine Surveyor, HR Manager, Commercial Manager, Occupation Hygiene Manager.

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.

Board search for a FTSE listed gold client with a mandate to help diversify their board.

Local search in Liberia to identify a communication specialist for our client to lead the communications function. The search focused on candidates who had experience with both internal and external within industry in Liberia.

Regional executive search to appoint a Head of External Affairs to coverage all operations in Africa. Our client, a mid-tier gold company, was looking to identify someone to manage the relationships between the Company and the governments in their operating countries both a local and national level.

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.