Candidate Hub

Our Candidate Hub showcases a selection of the top mining executives and professionals we are currently representing, who are actively exploring their next opportunity.

The hub is updated regularly. If you would like to learn more about a candidate, please contact our team and quote their reference number.

Exploration Manager/ Country Manager Roles

CK00237
  •  Holds degrees in geology and chemistry, as well as a PhD in geology, and has over 25 years of experience across Africa and other regions. Has a proven track record of advancing grassroots exploration projects through to mineral discovery, feasibility studies, and trial mine development.
  • Core competencies include designing, planning, budgeting, and managing exploration programmes; geological mapping; drill‑core logging; sampling; three‑dimensional subsurface modelling and interpretation; geochemical database assessment and quality control; signing off on mineral resource and reserve estimations; technical report writing; conducting due diligence reviews for potential acquisitions; preparing presentations; and reporting to senior management  
  • Technical interests include:
    • Geology of the Arabian Nubian Shield
    • Geology of Archaean terrains in Australia, Africa and Canada
    • Geology of Layered Intrusions hosting PGM, Co, Ni and Cu mineralisation
    • Massive nickel-copper-PGM sulphide bodies
    • Lateritic nickel-cobalt-copper-PGM deposits
    • Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposits
    • Gold and base metal mineralisation within Archaean granite – greenstone belts
    • Orogenic and intrusive related gold systems
    • Lithium-, uranium- and tantalite-bearing pegmatites
  • Builds strong working relationships with government authorities and collaborates effectively with multi-disciplinary mining specialists, including geophysicists, resource analysts, environmental consultants, and geotechnical, metallurgical and mining engineers.  
  • Developed the capability to raise finance for exploration and development projects, working closely with corporate management teams.
  • Selected achievements include:
    • Kintyre Uranium Deposit, Western Australia (whilst mapping and sampling) 
    • Sulphur Springs Zinc deposit, Western Australia (during his PhD research) 
    • Ntaka Hill Ni massive sulphide deposit, Tanzania (through targeted drilling of geophysical conductors)
    • Ngezi Platinum Mine deposits (led exploration from grassroots through feasibility and trial mining)
    • Kapalagulu PGE reefs, Tanzania
    • Mogoraib River VMS deposit, Eritrea
    • Designing and executing exploration campaigns (mapping, sampling, drilling) that led to the discovery of::
    • Increasing and signing off on all mineral resources for the Ngezi Platinum Project until handover to the mine development team.
    • Enhancing company valuation through high-quality fieldwork and resource definition.
    • Reducing exploration costs through disciplined cost control, renegotiation of drilling contracts, meeting strict budget deadlines, and mentoring junior staff to improve efficiency and performance
  • Based in Australia with additional working bases in Europe, South Africa and the USA, and is seeking FIFO opportunities from any of these regions.
  • Available immediately.

General Manager/ Operations Manager/ Maintenance Manager Roles

CK00236
  • General Manager, Operations Manager, or Maintenance Manager (Mobile & Fixed Equipment) roles on a client-by-client basis. Extensive experience across both underground and open-pit mining operations, with a strong background in heavy industry and mineral processing worldwide. Open to diverse environments and operational challenges across global locations.
  • Holds a BTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, a Red Seal Engineering designation in Industrial Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, along with Instrumentation Trade Qualifications.
  • A highly experienced leader in heavy industry, offering over 40 years of industry experience, including 25 years in mining and 12 years working internationally as an expat, mentoring and developing national leadership teams. Brings an additional 10 years of expertise in both brownfield and greenfield start-ups, with a strong focus on establishing efficient, scalable operations.
  • Core skills include leadership, problem-solving, communication, and adaptability across complex industrial environments. Possesses a deep understanding of maintenance and operational systems and processes, with the ability to optimise performance, reliability, and team effectiveness.
  • Known for a reliable, driven, and honest approach, combined with strong communication skills and a personable, team-oriented mindset. Recognised as a good listener and effective troubleshooter, with close attention to detail and the flexibility to adapt to evolving operational demands.
  • Career achievements include serving as General Manager at KSO, successfully restarting multiple value streams, including:
    -Underground mine ramp-up to 20kt/day
    -Processing plant gravity circuit at 16kt/day
    -CIP/CIL operations at 5kt/day
    -Construction and development of a heap leach circuit
  • Fluent in English.
  • Open to FIFO or Residential currently based in the UK.
  • Available for immediate start.

Project/Contract/General Manager Roles

CK00235
  • Degree and master's in geotechnical engineering, he has 30 years of experience in mine operations across Europe and Africa with a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of open-pit operations, smoothly bridging the gap between technical execution, asset utilisation, and financial resource discipline.
  • He has a technical engineering background coupled with executive project and contract management, backed by over 15 years of experience in challenging African mining environments.
  • With greenfield and brownfield experience, he has strong expertise in handling large-scale contracts (overseeing workforces of up to 1,400 personnel), managing commercial risks, and securing project margins from tendering to daily delivery. He holds extensive experience and knowledge in drill-and-blast operations and bulk earthworks, ensuring extraction optimisation under complex logistical constraints.
  • Driven by a zero-harm mindset, safety is the absolute priority in mining operations, actively fostering a culture of accountability to meet stringent HSE KPIs, maximise LTI-free milestones, and protect the well-being of the entire workforce.
  • Key Successes Include:
    • Scale and Workforce Governance (Ivory Coast): As Contract Manager on 2 Gold Projects in Africa, he successfully stabilised and oversaw operations involving a large workforce of approximately 1,400 personnel. Managing a mobilization of this scale while keeping complex contractual KPIs aligned was a significant governance achievement for the business.
    • High-Value Project Lifecycle Management: Leading a multi-million-dollar capital project of this magnitude required absolute discipline in cost control, heavy fleet utilization, and cross-functional synergy between maintenance and production.
    • Regional Operational Footprint (Mozambique): Over a period of 5 years, he managed down-hole blasting operations, servicing 4 major global clients simultaneously. Maintaining high operational availability and navigating the complex local logistics for multiple Tier-1 producers over 5 consecutive years solidified long-term client trust and revenue stability.
  • Currently living in Europe, he is looking for FIFO opportunities within the EMEA region, with a particular focus on West, Southern, and East Africa.
  • Availability: 1 to 2 week’s notice.

Technical Services/ Underground Geotechnical Engineer/ Management Roles

CK00234
  • Open to opportunities within Technical Services, Underground Geotechnical Engineering, and Management roles. Brings extensive underground geotechnical experience combined with strong operational and leadership capabilities across mining environments.
  • Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and is currently undertaking a Master's Degree. Maintains memberships with the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Possesses extensive experience in underground geotechnical engineering.
  • Offers a solid engineering background, with a reputation for being thorough, straightforward, and focused on delivering results. A finisher by nature who takes ownership of responsibilities and ensures projects are completed to a high standard.
  • Core skills include reliable team leadership, site management, budget control, and maintaining a high degree of accuracy in technical and operational activities. Demonstrates strong organisational ability while effectively managing competing priorities in demanding environments.
  • Personal attributes include being direct, fair, and highly detail-oriented. Values transparency, accountability, and consistency in both technical work and leadership responsibilities.
  • Career achievements include the successful commencement and development of three underground gold mining operations in West Africa from greenfield stage. Additionally, during the evaluation of the Karlik Gold Mine project, identified critical errors within geotechnical laboratory testing that had contributed to an unfavourable Pre-Feasibility Study outcome. Following re-testing and numerical modelling, the project was re-evaluated and demonstrated to be technically feasible.
  • Fluent in Turkish (native language) and English.
  • Currently based in Turkey for FIFO opportunities, Open to opportunities globally.
  • Available immediately.

Senior Geologist/ Resource Geologist/ Technical Services Manager Roles

CK00233
  • Seeking opportunities as a Senior Geologist specialising in exploration and mine geology across both brownfields and operational environments, as well as Senior Resource Geologist roles. Extensive experience with epithermal gold deposits, with strong capability and adaptability within copper operations. Also open to Technical Services Manager positions, with a sound understanding of the functions and integration of each section within a Technical Services Group and the ability to lead these teams effectively.
  • A production-focused geologist who understands that mining is ultimately a business. Dedicated to applying technical expertise and practical experience to maximise profitability, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable value to the company. Passionate about mentoring and developing young geologists to build capable future teams.
  • Core technical skills include exploration geology, geological mapping, sampling programmes, database management, production geology, grade control sampling, and exploration data management. Proven track record of establishing and implementing robust geological and production systems within multiple organisations.
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and actively progressing towards Professional Geologist (PGeo) status.
  • Significant career achievements include contributing to three major resource upgrades and updates across previous employers. Successfully established and implemented an effective production database system capable of tracking and reporting tonnes mined while delivering seamless reconciliation with production outcomes.
  • Open to Residential opportunities. Currently based in the Philippines.
  • Languages spoken include fluent English, conversational Spanish, and basic Mongolian.
  • Available with a 30-day notice period.

Mine/Operations/Country Manager Roles

CK00232
  • Mine Engineering with over 30 years of international management experience across Australia, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, mainly in open pit operations, especially in gold.
  • Proven track record in leading mine startups, re-openings, and greenfield project development, with deep expertise in aligning corporate strategy with on-the-ground execution.
  • His core skills are in contractor management, production improvement, operational leadership, mine ramp-ups, budgeting, team development, safety systems, cost control, and running remote mining operations in developing countries.
  • Successes in his career have included:
    • built strong local teams in remote operations such as China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Australia and the USA.
    • Instrumental in startup operations from construction through to commissioning and into production in China, Finland and Indonesia 
    • Led permitting and a US$10M feasibility program, which included managing 35+ consultants across mining, geology, environment, water, infrastructure, and permitting disciplines while coordinating regulators, engineers, and stakeholders. Delivered integrated technical workstreams in a complex Indonesian regulatory and operating environment
    • Increased monthly mining movement from approximately 450K BCM to over almost 1M BCM per month through improved planning, equipment utilization, blast practices plus additional equipment allocation.  
  • Looking for a family-friendly residential or a FIFO roster with no more than a month away from the family. Will consider any location around the world.
  • Available at short notice.

Project/ General Manager/ Engineer Director Roles

CK00231
  • With a mine engineering degree and a 30-year mining career in multiple commodities, countries, cultures and companies mainly in open-pit in gold, silver, nickel and iron ore exposure 
  • Experience cover all areas of operational, technical, managerial and corporate exposure and from exploration through to closure, so has a wide range of experience and deep knowledge of contract mining and owner-operator mining
  • Core skills in operational change and improvement, rescuing distressed or failing projects, operational, technical and DD evaluations, training and mentoring of locals and leadership and team development 
  • Successes have included:
    • Called in to turn around a small open-pit gold mine in Indonesia that was failing and only a couple of months away from closing due to a series of poor management, operational and technical decisions over several years. The mine had not achieved close to forecast KPI's across the board for over 2 years. Within 6-9 months, he had stabilised the operation, and within 12 months had the operation back into a positive cashflow situation. For the next 18 months, the operation ran steadily, being generally 5 to 10% positive on all KPI's across the board. The last 12 months of his role involved a heavy training and mentoring load that lead to the full Indonesian nationalisation of the site. The mine operated successfully for another +10yrs. Several of my Indonesian engineers went on to work as expats for international mining companies in both technical and managerial roles.
    • Took an Australian junior miner from explorer, to developer, to producer at a small UG gold project near Kalgoorlie. This involved managing the exploration program and team, gaining discovery success, carrying out the evaluation and feasibility study, implanting the contracting and mine development program, and then commissioning and operating the new mine. This was done over a period of +3yrs, and involved working closely with the company executive.
  • Based out of Australia, looking for a FIFO role considering most countries around the world.
  • Available immediately.

Operational Excellence Manager/ Business Improvement Manager Roles

CK00230
  • Operational Excellence Manager and Business Improvement Manager roles preferred. Also open to Operations Manager, Production Manager, and Mining Manager opportunities, particularly where there is a turnaround, transformation, or restart mandate.
  • Holds a BSc in Mining Engineering, MSc in Mineral Economics, MBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Scrum Master certification. Also holds executive certificates from MIT in digital business, technology and operations, and strategy and innovation.
  • Experienced mining leader with a unique combination of technical mining expertise, operational delivery, and financial acumen. Able to quickly identify operational constraints, build effective systems and teams, and improve performance, cash flow, and asset value.
  • Core skills include leading open-pit and underground mining operations, deploying operational technologies, embedding continuous improvement frameworks, managing unit cost performance, and delivering full project lifecycles from study through to sustained production.
  • Personal strengths include high technical discipline, a strong analytical mindset, and a commitment to linking systems and processes to measurable operational outcomes. Passionate about developing people and building capability within organisations.
  • Native Spanish speaker and fully fluent in English.
  • Career achievements include:
  • Open to both FIFO and Residential opportunities anywhere in the world.
  • Available to start immediately.

Mine Operations/Country Manager Level Roles

CK00229
  • Mine Engineering with over 30 years of international management experience across Australia, Europe, Asia, and the Americas mainly in open pit operations especially in gold.
  • Proven track record in leading mine startups, re-openings, and greenfield project development, with deep expertise in aligning corporate strategy with on-the-ground execution.
  • His core skills are in contractor management, production improvement, operational leadership, mine ramp-ups, budgeting, team development, safety systems, cost control, and running remote mining operations in developing countries.
  • Successes in his career have included:
    • built strong local teams in remote operations such as China, Indonesia, Saudi, Australia and the USA.
    • Instrumental in startup operations from construction through to commissioning and into production in China, Finland and Indonesia 
    • Led permitting and a US$10M feasibility program which included managing 35+ consultants across mining, geology, environment, water, infrastructure, and permitting disciplines while coordinating regulators, engineers, and stakeholders. Delivered integrated technical workstreams in a complex Indonesian regulatory and operating environment
    • Increased monthly mining movement from approximately 450K BCM to over almost 1M BCM per month through improved planning, equipment utilization, blast practices plus additional equipment allocation.  
  • Looking for a family friendly residential or a FIFO roster with no more than a month away from the family. Will consider any location around the world.
  • Available at short notice

Consulting Structural Geologist/Engineering Geology & Ground Risk Support Roles

CK00228
  • PhD-trained Structural Geologist with extensive experience across structural geology, geological modelling, exploration support, engineering geology, geotechnical investigations, and multidisciplinary subsurface projects. Has worked across infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors, providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Holds a PhD in Structural Geology, MSc in Structural Geology, and BSc (Hons) in Geology, supported by SSSTS, 3-Day First Aid, and EUSR Cat. 1 & 2 certifications. Possesses extensive experience in geological mapping, structural interpretation, exploration support, core logging, geotechnical investigations, and ground risk assessments.
  • Brings a unique combination of structural geology, geological modelling, geotechnical investigations, and project delivery experience. Skilled at integrating geological, geophysical, drilling, and geotechnical datasets to reduce uncertainty, improve understanding of subsurface conditions, and support sound technical decision-making.
  • Core competencies include structural geology and tectonic interpretation, exploration targeting, mineral systems analysis, geological mapping, core logging, fracture analysis, rock mass characterisation, geological modelling, subsurface interpretation, geotechnical assessment, slope stability evaluation, ground risk assessment, technical reporting, and project management.
  • A notable career achievement was completing doctoral research integrating structural geology, geophysics, palaeomagnetism, and UAV mapping to investigate magma transport and fluid pathways within Icelandic volcanic systems. Professionally, has successfully delivered multidisciplinary geological and geotechnical projects throughout the UK and internationally in support of major infrastructure and subsurface developments.
  • Native English speaker with conversational French.
  • Open to both FIFO and residential opportunities and currently based in Scotland.
  • Available immediately.

Senior Resource Geologist Roles

CK00227
  • A highly experienced resource and exploration geologist with close to two decades of experience across resource geology, exploration and mine site support, with a strong ability to translate technical work into practical operational decisions.
  • Bachelor of Science in Geology and Registered Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)
  • Offers a strong combination of technical competence and operational understanding, with experience across resource definition, exploration targeting and site-based geological support and offers a strong combination of technical competence and operational understanding, with experience across resource definition, exploration targeting and site-based geological support.
  • Experience across exploration, resource geology and operational geology roles at both site and regional levels. Is data-driven and focused on delivering results supported by defensible technical work. Can proactively identify and communicate technical risks related to environmental considerations, reporting compliance and estimation confidence, and takes ownership of implementing actions to mitigate those risks.
  • Major career achievement includes leading the field work in 2012 that resulted in the discovery and definition of a new exploration target. The target was drilled in 2013 and formally added to the company portfolio and has since been advanced by subsequent operators into a defined 1.5 Moz inferred resource.
  • Languages: Native Spanish, Professional level English.
  • Ideally Residential roles but will look at various options.
  • Two week’s notice period.

Geology Director/Manager/ Chief Geologist/ Geology Superintendent/ Technical Manager Roles

CK00226
  • Geology Director, Geology Manager, Chief Geologist, Geology Superintendent, or Technical Manager roles on a client-by-client basis. Extensive international experience across mining and geology operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Open to opportunities supporting operational growth, exploration, resource development, and technical leadership.
  • Over 14 years of international experience in geology and mining, with expertise in operational efficiency, compliance management, and JORC Code Standard Reporting. Strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering measurable business improvements.
  • Core skills include geological exploration and resource management, contract administration, compliance oversight, financial planning, risk management, and advanced technical proficiency in Leapfrog, Mine Sight, Datamine, ArcGIS, SQL, and GEMS.
  • Offers strong leadership, multilingual communication skills, and advanced data analysis capabilities, enabling effective collaboration across international operations and stakeholder groups.
  • Career achievements include:
    Increased production efficiency by 18% at Rudnik SASA, Macedonia, through restructuring geological operations and reduced drilling costs by 12% at Maaden, Saudi Arabia, through optimised planning initiatives.
  • Fluent in multilingual business communication and experienced in building global partnerships.
  • Open to FIFO or Residential opportunities currently based in Izmir.

Executive Leadership Roles

CK00225
  • Looking for roles including: Project Director, Construction Director, Engineering Director, Senior Project Manager, CAPEX Manager, Head of Project Development, and other executive leadership roles supporting large-scale mining, infrastructure, and heavy construction projects.
  • Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, postgraduate qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Risk Management and Project Management, together with an MBA in Construction Business Management.
  • Brings over 23 years of experience leading major mining, infrastructure, and heavy construction projects, with a proven track record of delivering safe, cost-effective, and strategically aligned outcomes.
  • Core expertise includes CAPEX project management, multidisciplinary team leadership, strategic planning, risk management, cost and schedule control, project governance, construction management, and mining project execution.
  • Recognised as an ethical, collaborative, and results-oriented leader with a strong focus on team development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable business outcomes.
  • Extensive experience across greenfield and brownfield mining developments, open-pit and underground operations, process plants, mine infrastructure, tailings storage facilities, CAPEX management, project governance, and enterprise risk management.
  • Career achievements include successfully leading the development and execution of large-scale mining and infrastructure projects involving capital investments reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, while building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable business value.
  • Open to both FIFO and Residential opportunities Currently based in Brazil.
  • Availability is negotiable.

Health & Safety Manager/ HSE Director/ Safety Specialist/ Risk Manager Roles

CK00224
  • An experienced HSE leader with a strong track record of building and leading large multicultural safety organisations in high-hazard environments. Known for converting safety strategy into measurable reductions in operational risk, improving operational discipline and strengthening overall business resilience.
  • Holds Certified Safety Professional (CSP) accreditation.
  • A Certified Safety Professional with 18 years of experience leading safety transformation across metals, mining and heavy industrial operations.
  • Core skills include HSE leadership, enterprise risk management, process safety management, root cause analysis, emergency management, auditing, coaching and mentoring, safety engineering and working with digital safety systems.
  • Brings a pragmatic, results-driven leadership style focused on serious injury prevention and embedding safety into the way organisations operate every day. A highly influential leader who motivates and guides teams to deliver strong and sustainable safety performance.
  • Career achievements include building a safety function from pre-commissioning through to steady-state operations, enabling world-class safety performance, and leading a safety organisation of more than 300 personnel at the largest nickel mine globally.
  • Languages include English (native), Bahasa Indonesia (basic) and Spanish (basic).
  • Open to FIFO or Residential roles.
  • Available immediately.

Production Geologist/ Grade Control/Senior Geologist Roles 

CK00223
  • An experienced mine geologist with strong gold grade control expertise and a results-driven approach focused on minimising dilution, improving reconciliation accuracy, and safely supporting production targets to add measurable value to mining operations. Open to roles aligned with experience in production and grade control geology.
  • Holds a BSc Honours in Applied Geology and a Diploma in Mine Geology.
  • Core skills include geological mapping, sampling, core logging, and grade control.
  • Brings both technical competence and practical mine-site experience, with a proven ability to support production teams through accurate geological interpretation and disciplined grade control practices.
  • Career achievements include intersecting a new reef through diamond drilling which increased company resources and revenue, and being part of a team that achieved a record production of 311 kilograms of gold in a single month through effective grade control.
  • Open to both FIFO and residential roles currently based in Zimbabwe.
  • Speaks English.
  • Available to start within two weeks.

Operations Director/ Operations Manager Roles

CK00222
  • They are seeking opportunities as an Operations Director, Operations Manager, Process Manager, Open Pit Mine Manager, or Technical Services Manager (Open Pit or Processing)
  • A senior mining operations leader with strong experience across the mining and processing value chain, combining technical depth with practical operational leadership.
  • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering.
  • Offers a structured, high-standard approach to operations while remaining agile in responding to daily challenges. His focus is on building safe, stable, continuously improving and sustainable operations without destroying value through over-processing or unnecessary rigidity.
  • Core strengths include visible site leadership, strong value-chain understanding, a continuous improvement mindset, and the development of people and capability.
  • Broad end-to-end understanding of mining and processing, having worked across multiple aspects of the mining value chain, recognises there is rarely only one correct way of doing things and is open to different ideas and working styles.
  • Speaks English and Turkish fluently, currently based in Turkey.
  • Open to FIFO or Residential.
  • Available immediately.

Geotechnical Engineer/ Rock Mechanics Engineer/ Rock Engineer Roles

CK00221
  • An accomplished Geotechnical and Rock Mechanics Engineer with extensive experience across both underground and open pit mining operations.
  • They are seeking opportunities as a Geotechnical Engineer, Rock Mechanics Engineer, or Rock Engineer, where their strong blend of technical expertise and practical field experience can contribute directly to improving mine safety, optimising designs, and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • They bring a proven track record in geotechnical analysis, ground support design, slope and ground stability assessment, and the implementation of monitoring systems.
  • Core strengths include geotechnical data collection and interpretation, rock mass characterisation, slope and excavation stability analysis, and numerical modelling for mine design optimisation.
  • Fluent in English, Shona, and Ndebele, they are adept at working in culturally diverse and international environments.
  • Academically, they hold an MSc (Eng) in Rock Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and a BSc (Hons) in Mining Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe.
  • Open to FIFO or residential roles globally.
  • Available with two month’s notice, negotiable if required.

CEO/Advisory/Non-Executive Director Roles 

CK00220
  • With a mine engineering degree and over 35 years of industry experience, this candidate has been running public companies for over 19 years, with his career covering operations, technical management, financial markets and C-Suite.
  • He’s more focused on project development with a wide understanding of the multiple aspects that impact a projects design and operations, and a strong focus on capital efficiency focused on maximising the use of shareholder funding.
  • Strong capital markets experience and contact book in the UK and North America.
  • Has a wide and diverse experience including the handling of complex issues with governments, communities and stakeholders with the ultimate objective to create value for all.
  • Successes have included: 
    • Achieving mine permit for two projects in Africa, 
    • Was a rated Mining Analyst and completed two M&A transactions, substantially increasing the resources. 
    • Completed an IPO and a RTO (moving a Company from Canada to Australia), 
    • Five 43-101 technical studies (2 to feasibility study) and two ESIAs in the 10 years
    • In Russia, successfully converted the Mo mines to alcohol free. 
  • Lives in the UK and would consider opportunities globally, and is able to travel to sites/conferences as required
  • Available at short notice.

General Manager Roles

CK00219
  • With a mining engineering degree and an MBA, this candidate has over 35 years of experience working in operations and projects across Australia, South America and Africa.
  • He has a strong track record demonstrating a consistent record of achievement in identifying value propositions and then developing and implementing the plans to realise the value, taking stakeholders on that journey.
  • Underground and open-pit experience.
  • With a focus on risk and safety, he has strong technical and financial skills, strategic planning and implementation and continuous improvement on projects, people and systems.
  • Some of his achievements have included:
    • Increased copper output from 1000t/mth to 1800t/mth at a mine in Africa
    • Rationalised a business by reducing FTE from 8500 to 4500 and thereby doubling productivity, reducing cost and improving value.
    • Through considered selection, mentoring and promotion of local talent and reducing expat personnel.
  • Currently based in the UK (also an Australian tax resident), he would consider FIFO roles anywhere in the world. He would consider relocation and residential roles
  • Available immediately 

Processing Plant Manager/Metallurgist Roles

CK00218
  • A processing and metallurgy professional with strong experience in gold processing and metallurgical assaying, offering a solid blend of technical expertise and practical problem-solving ability.
  • Holds a Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying.
  • Brings a strong background in mineral processing and metallurgical assaying, with the ability to apply relevant techniques and processes to improve plant performance and operational outcomes.
  • Core skills include technical expertise in metallurgy and assaying, analytical thinking, process understanding, problem solving, and effective communication within operational and laboratory environments.
  • Combination of metallurgical technical strength and a strong drive to optimise plant performance, consistently applies structured problem-solving approaches to improve recovery, throughput, and process stability.
  • Personal attributes include adaptability, strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a practical, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
  • Most significant career achievement was optimising a 90 tph gold recovery circuit, increasing overall recovery by 8 percent. Also implemented improvements to grinding and leaching performance, delivering annual savings of approximately USD 1.3 million for the operation.
  • Open to both FIFO and residential roles currently based in Zimbabwe.
  • Speaks both Shona and English.
  • Notice period of two weeks.

Senior Mining Engineer/Technical Services Superintendent/UG Operations Leadership Roles

CK00217
  •  Senior Production Engineer / Senior Planning Engineer / Lead Engineer / Technical Services Superintendent / Alternate UG Manager.
  • Mining engineering professional with 15 years of international mining experience across Brazil and Australia, combining strong technical expertise with practical operational knowledge in underground and open pit mining environments. Experienced working in high-performance operations where safety, productivity, collaboration, and problem-solving are critical.
  • Holds a Mining Engineering degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), with extensive experience supporting underground mining operations from planning and design through to operational readiness and production delivery.
  • Core expertise includes underground mine planning and operational support across sublevel cave, block cave, and sublevel stope mining methods using Deswik software. Strong background in ventilation engineering, mine design, and mass excavation design including crushers, transfer chambers, and block cave infrastructure.
  • Experienced in underground ventilation as a Senior Ventilation Engineer, with additional open pit operational exposure and broad technical services capability across multiple mining disciplines.
  • Languages: Portuguese (native), English (advanced/fluent), Spanish (intermediate).
  • Currently based in Brazil/Australia and open to FIFO or residential opportunities globally.
  • Available within 4-6 weeks.

CEO/COO/GM Exports, Rail & Port Operations

CK00216
  • Senior executive leader with extensive experience delivering world-class operational outcomes across challenging mining and infrastructure environments. Proven capability leading greenfield and brownfield operations with a strong focus on operational excellence, shareholder returns, and sustainable business growth.
  • Holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aeromechanical System Engineering, with extensive executive-level operational experience across mining and infrastructure environments.
  • Recognised for delivering exceptional operational performance and leading large-scale ramp-ups in demanding conditions. Highly regarded as a committed problem solver and people-focused leader with a strong track record of achieving outstanding results.
  • Brings a strong profit and cost-driven outlook focused on optimising shareholder value while simultaneously developing high-performing teams and leadership capability within the organisation.
  • Core strengths include operational leadership, production optimisation, export logistics, rail and port operations, stakeholder engagement, team development, and driving profitability and cost performance across complex operations.
  • Career highlight includes successfully leading a greater than 1,000% production ramp-up for premier Bauxite miner in Guinea during the COVID period in 2020, while navigating significant operational and governmental challenges.
  • Open to both FIFO and residential opportunities. Currently based in Dubai.
  • Currently available immediately.

Human Resources – VP/Head/Director Level Roles

CK00215
  • Degree in HR Management and Marketing, Master’s in Business and Workforce Development, and recently completed an Executive Leadership Programme. A Senior Human Resources executive with over 20 years of senior management experience, including more than 10 years at executive level, leading organisational transformation, workforce optimisation, and HR governance in complex, unionised environments within mining and related sectors.
  • Experience focuses on mining and large-scale operations, with a strong focus on greenfield and growth-phase environments where she builds scalable HR systems, structures, and governance frameworks from the ground up.
  • Has a strong track record in delivering labour stability, strengthening safety culture, and improving workforce productivity in large, unionised mining operations. She supports CEOs and executive teams by aligning HR with operational performance, strengthening labour relations, driving localisation, and enabling stable, efficient operations.
  • Some of her successes have included:-
  • Delivered 98% localisation of leadership and critical roles in a highly technical, unionised environment
  • Maintained industrial stability across a 2,000+ workforce, improved employee engagement by 23%, and reduced indirect costs by 15% through organisational restructuring at the African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnership (ACHAP)
  • Currently based in Botswana, with flexibility to relocate and open to residential or FIFO roles across Africa, as well as international assignments.
  • Available immediately.

CEO/Executive Director/Non Executive Director

CK00214
  • A geology degree and with over 40 years of industry experience in the resources sector, he brings a rare combination of geological engineering expertise, senior executive management and advanced economic analysis, enabling him to evaluate projects technically, manage them operationally, and drive them commercially to successful outcomes.
  • Bilingual in French-English, this candidate specialises in originating, funding, developing and monetising natural resources projects. He has a proven track record of securing licences, navigating government and parastatal relationships, raising capital, and delivering major liquidity events.
  • Core skills include:
    • Board leadership and corporate governance
    • M&A, exits, and liquidity events
    • Project origination and rapid value creation
    • Capital raising and investor relations
    • Government & parastatal negotiations
    • Technical, financial and economic analysis
    • ESG and sustainable development
    • Digital innovation (blockchain & AI applications)
  • Successes have included:
    • Originated a coalfield project and successfully structured the development of the project, built the project company and sold it for USD 100 million after completing full technical and regulatory milestones.
    • Built another resources company into an active gold producer in East Africa with a large multi-commodity portfolio while raising over USD 10 million and assembling a high-quality international shareholder base.
    • Founded and led an O&G company from concept to a major independent oil company with multibillion barrel heavy oil reserves, attracting strategic investment from Total and building a portfolio of giant heavy oil fields.
    • Led the management buyout and subsequent orderly wind-down of an AIM-listed company, maximising stakeholder recovery.
    • Served as CEO of an energy company post-acquisition, stabilising key government and corporate relationships across East Africa.
  • Based near London, would consider FIFO roles and residential roles in Canada, USA, EU, UAE, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Mauritius.
  • Immediately available.