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Executive Search
Retained search for C-suite, board and senior operating leadership across mining operators, juniors, majors and investors.
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Bespoke Talent Solutions · Global Mining
Securing world-class specialist talent
for the global mining industry.
A bespoke talent solutions organisation partnering with mining companies worldwide — executive search, contract & project solutions, talent mapping and strategic advisory, delivered 24/7/365.
ACTIVE MANDATES · 24 / 7 / 365
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Successful Placements
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Senior Roles Delivered
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Global Coverage
Trusted by the global mining community
Selected clients & partners
De Beers
Hatch
Glencore
Ausenco
De Beers
Hatch
Glencore
Ausenco
01 — About
Global reach.
Local expertise.
Unicus Global is a specialist executive search firm built exclusively for the mining industry. We partner with operators, investors and developers to secure the leaders who define the next era of resource performance.
Our retained search model combines a deep, continuously curated global network with on-the-ground sector intelligence. The result: precise, confidential and consequential appointments — delivered with the discretion senior leadership demands.
- Search model
- Retained
- Sector specialism
- Mining
- Network reach
- Global
02 — Services
A bespoke talent solutions organisation for the
global mining community.
Three disciplines, one mandate — a broader service offering, while staying specialist in our sectors.
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Talent Mapping & Advisory
Confidential market intelligence — succession landscapes, competitor mapping, and benchmarking that informs critical hiring decisions.
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Contract & Project Solutions
Bespoke end-to-end recruitment solutions — flexible, scalable contract and project workforce models from exploration through production.
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AI-Driven Talent Solutions
Cutting-edge AI.
Human-led judgement.
We harness state-of-the-art AI tools and predictive analytics to identify, qualify and benchmark senior mining talent at speed — then layer partner-led judgement, sector intelligence and bespoke assessment to ensure every shortlist is precisely aligned to your strategic goals.
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Global talent discovery
We harness cutting-edge AI tools to identify top talent globally and locally — surfacing leaders other firms simply never see.
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Predictive leadership insight
Our AI-driven insights predict leadership success and market alignment — pressure-testing fit before a single interview takes place.
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Technology with talent mapping
We balance advanced technology with robust global talent mapping — combining algorithmic reach with sector-specific intelligence.
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Human-led, partner-delivered
Our bespoke approach is always delivered by highly experienced consultants — technology accelerates, partners decide.
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Tailored assessments
We offer tailored assessments, ensuring every appointment fits your strategic goals — culture, capability and trajectory.
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Personalised guidance
Our human-led approach ensures personalised, nuanced guidance at every step of the engagement.
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Continuous refinement
We continuously refine strategies based on outcomes — so every engagement improves on the last.
Client voices
What partners say about
working with Unicus Global.
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Rob brings a rare combination of deep mining sector knowledge and genuine commercial insight. He took the time to understand exactly what we needed and delivered a shortlist that was sharper and more credible than any we'd seen.
Group HR Director
ASX-listed gold producer
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An exceptionally well-connected, discreet and trusted advisor. Unicus Global have become our first call for any senior leadership conversation across our African operations.
Chief Executive Officer
Mid-tier copper developer
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The blend of bespoke search, in-country expertise and partner-led delivery is exactly what our board was looking for. Rapid, confidential and aligned to our long-term strategy.
Non-Executive Chair
Battery minerals platform
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Their contract and project solutions capability has transformed how we resource technical talent during ramp-up. Flexible, scalable and consistently high quality.
VP Projects
Global mining major
04 — Global Presence
Active across
every mining jurisdiction.
In-country solutions, delivered by mining industry experts. A worldwide network of consultants and senior relationships — delivering local insight at global scale, around the clock.
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- Australia & Asia-PacificACTIVE
- North AmericaACTIVE
- Latin AmericaACTIVE
- Europe & CISACTIVE
- Middle EastACTIVE
Speak to us
Let's discuss your exact
mining talent requirements.
Every mining business is different and every mining project is different. That's why we create tailored recruitment and talent solutions designed around your objectives, culture, and growth plans.
Our solutions are delivered by our industry expert consultants, using state-of-the-art technology tools and robust assessment and selection methods to leverage only the most suitable talent for your business needs.
Book a consultation with one of our consultants to discuss your current hiring requirements and future workforce strategy.