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Trusted Mining Recruitment Agency in North & South America
The Americas host some of the world’s most productive and strategically important mining regions, which are critical to global supply chains and North American and South American energy security. NES Fircroft is one of the leading mining recruitment agencies delivering reliable, compliant, and high‑quality workforce solutions in the region.
We’re positioned with local office hubs close to key locations, supporting organizations throughout major mining corridors in Eastern and Western Canada, U.S. mining states (Alaska, Arizona, Nevada), and LATAM regions (Chile, Peru, Brazil). Our teams provide tailored recruitment services across the full project lifecycle, including exploration, development, construction, operations, and reclamation.
Our mining team can help you with:
- Full-service recruitment for contract or permanent hires.
- Flexible staffing solutions for short-term contractors or long-term permanent hires, covering engineering, technical, back office, executive, and C-suite roles.
- Workforce consulting; compliance and risk evaluations, salary benchmarking, technology optimization, cost control mechanisms, training and development initiatives.
- Deploying dedicated teams under Statement of Work (SOW) arrangements or owner’s engineering models for project development, technical execution, and operational oversight.
- Relocating personnel across the U.S., Canada, or internationally through our global mobility and Employer of Record (EOR) services, enabling engagement in areas where you don’t have a physical entity.
Mining Expertise
NES Fircroft partners with clients across the full spectrum of mining engineering, geology, construction, operations, maintenance, and project development. Our teams work on critical mineral projects involving:
- Gold
- Potash
- Copper
- Coal
- Iron Ore
- Nickel
- Lithium
- Uranium
- Diamond
We supply technical and engineering talent for all major mining disciplines, including:
- Exploration & Geology
- Engineering & Construction
- Mine Operations & Maintenance
- HSE
- Supply Chain
- Executive Leadership
- Skilled Trades
Our teams also resource mining‑adjacent sectors such as power generation, infrastructure, and environmental services, ensuring you have the workforce needed to keep operations running smoothly.
Mining Recruitment in the United States
We have more than 25 years of experience in the U.S. energy and resources sector, operating from locally owned offices in California, Texas, Alaska, and Pennsylvania. This footprint allows us to support key regions supplying essential minerals for global manufacturing and the energy transition, including Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Texas, Minnesota, and the broader Midwest.
NES Fircroft delivers specialized recruitment and contractor management across the full mining lifecycle, covering both open‑pit and underground operations, as well as remote and rotational sites.
Our teams understand the operational challenges affecting U.S. mining sites, from extreme climates to complex geology and strict regulatory requirements and maintain strong networks of qualified professionals ready to contribute at every stage, from exploration and construction to operations and reclamation.
Mining Recruitment in Canada
We have operated in Canada for over 18 years, with offices in Calgary and Toronto, serving mining companies across British Columbia, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan, and the wider Prairies and territories.
Canada’s rich deposits of gold, copper, nickel, potash, and critical minerals make it a cornerstone of the global supply chain. Our teams provide end‑to‑end workforce solutions for open‑pit, underground, and processing operations, including solutions for remote and FIFO sites, contractor mobilization, payroll, and long‑term workforce planning. We draw on extensive networks across engineering, construction, geology, operations, maintenance, and project development to ensure you can secure the talent you need.
Mining Recruitment in LATAM
Our presence in Latin America is anchored by office hubs in Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, allowing us to work closely with mining operations in the region’s fastest‑growing markets, including Chile, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.
LATAM is a global powerhouse for copper, lithium, silver, and iron ore. Our teams deliver local and expatriate recruitment, support large‑scale capital projects, ensure compliance with regional labor laws, and manage contractor logistics for remote locations. This regional capability enables agile, scalable workforce solutions for both established mines and emerging developments.
Our Recruitment Services
Permanent Hire
We have over 50 years of experience in orchestrating retained search activities, enabling businesses to hire strategically and effectively.
Executive Search
We’ll find C-Suite personnel with shared responsibility and purpose to innovate your Board and secure your succession planning.
Contract Staffing
We manage tens of thousands of contractors globally, delivering industry-leading logistics support and payroll.
Assignment Support
We support contractors throughout their assignments, taking care of their welfare, travel practicalities and payroll.
Payroll
Our streamlined service is award-winning and fully compliant in the respective localities of our internationally mobile contractor base.
Consolidation
Our consolidation service will save costs, increase hiring efficiencies and improve your compliance levels.
Compliance
Our globally based team understand local legislation requirements and will help businesses to regain compliance in their employment.
Employer of Record
Expand your global presence without registering a new business entity; we can hire employees on your behalf, with minimal risk.
Managed Services Provision
We have decades of experience in delivering effective contingent workforce solutions and mobilisation programmes.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Outsource all or part or your direct hiring; we manage high volume demand and have a global candidate reach.
A workforce to power remote mining operations
As mining projects integrate an energy mix of solar, wind, battery storage, and hybrid power systems to support remote operations, NES Fircroft supplies the specialized workforce required to build and maintain these energy assets.
We connect mining companies with engineers, technicians, and project specialists from our local and global talent networks who support renewable energy infrastructure and power solutions, ensuring reliable, low‑carbon energy for even the most remote sites.
