We Know Mining. The People, The Projects, The Markets.
From grassroots exploration to large-scale operations, Tektonic Talent is a specialist mining recruitment agency placing critical talent across every function and seniority level. Our global network covers C-suite executives, technical specialists, project professionals, and operational leaders across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond. We understand the complexity of remote site hiring, FIFO operations, multilingual mandates, and the unique challenges of recruiting in frontier mining markets.
French-speaking Chief Executive placed for a multi-asset gold producer operating across Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Mandate required regional stakeholder experience, community relations depth, and P&L ownership at scale. Shortlist of four candidates delivered within 4 weeks. First-choice candidate placed.
Bilingual English and Russian-speaking General Manager placed at a major copper operation in Kazakhstan. Role required cross-cultural leadership across a 2,000-strong workforce, government relations experience, and operational management at scale. Candidate sourced from passive pool through targeted network mapping.
French-speaking Processing Manager placed at a $1.2bn copper-cobalt operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Candidate was not actively on the market — identified and approached through deep sector network. Hydrometallurgy specialism and DRC operational experience essential.
Project Manager placed to lead a major mine expansion programme in Guinea. EPCM contracting background, Francophone West Africa regional experience, and strong understanding of the local operating environment required.
Placed for a mining company expanding operations into Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Role required expertise in environmental permitting, community engagement frameworks, and legal compliance across Francophone and Anglophone African jurisdictions.
Technical Mine Manager placed at an underground gold operation in Tanzania. FIFO rotation structure, UG hard rock mining background, and East Africa regional experience required. Placed within 5 weeks.