Services

Recruitment built for every stage of mining

From a junior explorer starting a new project to a global producer looking for strong leadership — we understand the different needs at every stage, and we aim to go beyond meeting expectations.

Executive Search

The executives who set the direction. We run confidential, bespoke searches for the people boards and investors trust with the whole enterprise.

  • CEO, COO, CFO and non-executive board appointments
  • Country managers and general managers of operations
  • Commercial, corporate development and investor-facing leadership
  • Confidential succession and replacement mandates

Technical Recruitment

The senior technical specialists who deliver the plan. We recruit across the full project lifecycle, from exploration through to closure.

  • Geology, resource estimation and exploration leadership
  • Mining, geotechnical and process engineering
  • Metallurgy, maintenance and asset management
  • Project directors, study managers and construction teams

Talent Advisory & Market Mapping

Intelligence before the search. We map markets, benchmark packages and shape hiring strategy for complex jurisdictions and new market entries.

  • Talent mapping by commodity, region and discipline
  • Compensation and benefits benchmarking
  • Organisational design for new projects and market entry
  • Pipeline building ahead of growth or transaction events

Our approach

A straightforward process, run properly

Understand

A comprehensive briefing — technical requirements, culture, how the business operates and the factors influencing its growth.

Map

We draw on a -40-year network across 64 countries, mapping the market honestly before a single approach is made.

Engage

Credible, detailed career conversations with the right people — presenting opportunities the way insiders discuss them.

Deliver

Precisely calibrated shortlists, managed processes and follow-through to acceptance, onboarding and beyond.

Ready to brief a search?

Average time to hire: 40 days. Tell us what you need.

Contact Discovery Group