In 2012, Xstrata purchased Sphere Minerals, an Australia-listed miner that was developing three iron ore mines in Mauritania in preparation for developing the assets. Was retained by Xstrata to source an HR Readiness Manager, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Specialist, Community Specialist and Mine Technical Services Manager.

A USA-based gold and silver producer required an experienced General Manager responsible for the operation and expansion of their open-pit heap leach operation.

In-country MD position to manage mining operations, accountable to EXCO, which includes the social, community and political intricacies.

Recruitment project for a Process Manager in Mexico. Company sought a technical expert responsible for overseeing all metallurgical activities at the mine and optimising a concentrator operation, putting in place more robust operating systems and processes.

International search for a site-based Commercial Manager, on a new operation in Africa for a Junior gold producer; with expatriate experience, responsible for leading and providing oversight to the Finance, Administration, IT and Supply Chain teams with the challenge to optimize productivity and efficiency.

International recruitment search for a COO, on a Junior gold project, tasked to direct the strategy of the company through strategic planning and execution, with the challenge to drive the construction and commissioning of the mine.

Search for a Project Director at a leading mining and metals company in Saudi Arabia with a diverse portfolio of mineral assets. Company sought a seasoned gold mining project delivery professional for one of their key advancing projects, responsible for the delivery of the asset for the business, overseeing all operational readiness and infrastructure development.

Search for a site-based Director of Finance at a mid-tier gold producer's asset in Guyana to manage the financial, accounting and control functions for the mine site.

Recruitment project for a Geology Superintendent at a mid-tier gold producer's operation in Guyana. A highly visible leadership position managing the geological team and coordinating the geological function within and around the mine site.

Search for a Maintenance Manager at a dual-listed gold miner and explorer's operation in Ghana. Company sought a strong, self-motivated manager to coordinate all of the maintenance personnel to achieve the highest possible plant availibility rates and cost-efficient practices.

Search for a Project Manager at a junior miner's flagship ferronickel project in Brazil. Company sought an excellent communicator who, post-financing, would lead the construction of the project safely, on time and within budget.

Managed executive search for a CFO at a lead/silver junior mining company. Leadership recruitment for a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to be effective in increasing the valuation of the company, driving revenue and margin growth.

Search for a General Manager Mining position at a major miner's operation in the DRC. A key contributor to the site leadership team expected to achieve performance targets, translate the organizational strategy into operational strategy and ensure change management objectives are met.

Regional recruitment search for a General Manager at a gold and base metal mining and exploration company's asset in Tasmania. Due to the complex nature of the processing facility, the GM had to have a metallurgical background.

Executive search for a CEO at a junior potash company. The CEO's leadership mandate consisted of setting the culture in a rapidly evolving business, capital raising, project development and complex joint-venture negotiations and management.

Latin-America focused recruitment project for a Process Manager at a junior silver mining company's operation in Mexico, responsible for overseeing all metallurgical activities at the mine.

Executive search for a COO at a copper and cobalt mining company, responsible for managing and leading all aspects of production operations at their site in the DRC.

Recruitment project for a Mining Technical Services & Automation Manager at a major gold miner's operation in Mali. Company sought a leader to deliver integrated mining plans and solutions to deliver on expectations for planning, automation, reporting and execution. The company attempted to build the world's first fully autonomous gold mine.

Executive search for a CEO at a junior potash miner with a fully permitted Tier 1 asset in Eritrea, providing leadership in the development of the company strategy and business plan.

Regional recruitment project for a General Manager at a silver-lead-zinc mine in Mexico. Mine site leadership role to implement operational strategy in line with the company's goals.

Executive search for a CEO at a junior potash miner with a fully permitted Tier 1 asset in Eritrea, providing leadership in the development of the company strategy and business plan.

International search for a Project Manager for an Aluminium brownfield project in the Netherlands tasked to oversee the construction and commissioning process.

Recruitment project for a Finance Manager at a mid-tier gold mining company's operation in Suriname. The company sought an individual to manage and give strategic direction to financial and accounting functions at the mine.

International recruitment search for an in-country exploration and leadership executive to act as the company's face in the region and drive a team to exploration success.