Unearth the potential.
DPA will always push to discover more and strive for better. We’re keen to learn, adapt and develop holistically. We want to bring out the best in the people we connect with, because we know from experience that attitude and mindset are the strongest drivers of performance. We aim to be a source of inspiration.
DPA are a search consultancy in the global mining and natural resources sector.
The kick-off of any project is so exciting! It starts with the search and the discovery. Our dedicated search consultancy builds high performance teams in the global mining sector. We work across the globe from Europe to Africa and Australia to the Americas. Being culturally aware enriches everything we do. It benefits communities. It’s energising and connects humanity, diversity and respect.
The way we source and match talent is what makes us truly one-of-a-kind. It takes in depth understanding along with our own proven methodology. We’ve kicked out, outdated recruitment processes and instead use accredited coaching and neurolinguistic programming techniques to unearth the potential in the marketplace. All this goes hand in hand with our unique makeup.
We call it our DPA – DNA.
Our founder has been working in the global mining sector since 2006 so we know the lay of the land. With the last two decades specialising in search, recruitment and coaching we’ve honed our skills to make sure we can deliver for our clients, every time. Our point of difference is real understanding of what it takes to elevate the leadership in high performance teams. We believe EQ (Emotional intelligence) carries as much weight as industry knowledge, experience and technical skill. It means our team can match the right candidate to the right role to make a lasting impact.
This is human.
We’re proud to say that the success of our connections is due to great reputation. We believe in the strength and progress that comes when values align. It’s helped us to form a collective of trusted partners pushing for the same goal. Genuine rapport matters to us, we’ll become a seamless extension of your executive team and can tailor our approach to suit you.
Our podcast “Far from boring” is our voice. This thought leadership platform is our commitment to a better future. A space where we can collaborate, engage and inspire new generations within our sector.
Global industry experts
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- 50+ years
- collective experience in the global mining sector
- 50
- operating mines globally that we have experience resourcing talent for
- 1.5m
- number of global mining professionals we have access to
Our services
DPA offer a suite of services to meet your needs in the global mining and natural resources industry.
Find out moreExecutive and Technical Search
Hire the right leaders for your organization
Single Search/Direct Hire
Contingency or retained single search and direct hire
RPO/Managed Services
Bespoke managed services whereby we look after all of your staffing needs for a specific project or location
Consultancy
Capability development solutions that meet the needs of each stage of the operational value chain
Lucy Donald has worked with Centamin on recruitment needs for over ten years. She has repeatedly demonstrated her professionalism and commitment to understanding not only our industry, but importantly our company and culture when identifying candidates for us.
Executive Coaching
In today’s modern business environment, standing still is falling behind.
DPA’s Executive Coaching services enable you and your leadership team to stay sharp and at the forefront of modern management.
DPA work with clients to enhance skills through life and executive coaching. We believe everyone has
fundamental qualities within them. We aim to support individuals and teams in unearthing their full potential
- Learn to effectively navigate change and uncertainty
- Enhancing leadership skills
- Facilitate personal growth within your organization
- Improving decision-making at leadership leve,
- Building resilience and improve stress management
- Enhance team dynamics and organizational culture
"Lucy has been my go-to recruiter for years. When I heard she offered CEO coaching, I jumped at the chance. She has guided me through several critical decision processes and always in such a way that I came out energized and confident. I have never found any peer, friend or paid coach with her demeanor and uplifting effect." CEO, USA, Listed Mining Company