Transforming your business with our recruitment and HR expertise
Bespoke talent resource solutions for mining and energy clients around the world
Who we are
Established by Claire Lee and Jean-Maurice Mamet, Coppervein Associates is a professional HR consultancy. We specialise in designing and implementing recruitment talent resources solutions and HR for the mining and energy resource sectors.
We partner with mining and energy companies worldwide to source and secure high-calibre permanent and contract professionals, alongside delivering tailored HR solutions across operations, exploration programmes, and corporate functions.
With over 30 years of combined experience, we offer a deep understanding of the sector’s unique demands and the challenges of recruiting across diverse geographical regions. From remote, logistically complex project sites to corporate office environments, we provide integrated talent and HR solutions—including workforce planning, payroll, and mobilisation—that align with your operational and strategic goals.
By combining industry insight with a hands-on, partnership-driven approach, we go beyond traditional recruitment—supporting workforce planning, talent development, and organisational effectiveness to help you build capable, resilient teams that drive performance and long-term success.
“Claire’s personable and friendly nature made her very easy to deal with on a day to day basis. She was always prompt with updates which really helped to keep me fully informed throughout the recruitment process.”
Claire Lee
Director and Search Partner
Claire is a highly regarded mining and energy resources HR specialist with over 15 years of international experience delivering strategic talent solutions across the resources sector. She has successfully supported some of the world’s largest and most complex mining and energy projects, partnering with global operators, EPCMs, and contractors to secure high-performing technical and leadership talent in challenging markets.
With a deep understanding of the project lifecycle — from exploration and construction through to operations and expansion — Claire brings a consultative, relationship-driven approach to recruitment. She has worked across numerous projects in environmentally and logistically challenging locations, where securing and retaining the right talent is critical to project success. Claire also has extensive experience supporting local content and workforce development initiatives, helping organisations build sustainable in-country talent capability and develop long-term workforce strategies aligned with community and stakeholder expectations.
Her ability to identify, engage, and retain exceptional professionals has enabled her to build robust, long-standing talent pipelines across multiple commodities, disciplines, and regions. Known for her industry knowledge, credibility, and extensive global network, Claire has developed trusted partnerships with both clients and candidates over many years. She is passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities and delivering tailored workforce solutions that create lasting value for both businesses and careers alike.
“Working alongside Jean-Maurice to get the right candidate at the right time was always a successful venture. JM takes the time to understand what the exact need is for the business at the time and works with you to get the desired outcome.”
Jean-Maurice Mamet
Director
Jean-Maurice is a French national and a highly accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in the international mining sector, known for delivering recruitment strategies in some of the world’s most challenging operating environments. His career has been shaped by extensive involvement in major mining projects across Africa, where he has consistently navigated complex environmental, logistical, and cultural landscapes.
Operating in remote and high-risk locations, Jean-Maurice has built a reputation for resilience, adaptability, and execution under pressure. He has successfully mobilised large, multicultural workforces within tight project timelines, combining a deep understanding of local labour markets with global HR best practices to deliver sustainable workforce solutions.
A key strength of Jean-Maurice’s approach is his commitment to local content and talent development. He has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing strategies that prioritise the recruitment, training, and advancement of national workforces. By working closely with government bodies, local communities, and internal stakeholders, he has helped ensure compliance with local content regulations while building long-term capability within host countries. His focus on upskilling and succession planning has enabled organisations to reduce reliance on expatriate labour and create lasting economic impact.
Jean-Maurice’s experience spans both site-based and corporate HR leadership, where he has partnered with senior stakeholders to support mine development, ramp-ups, and steady-state operations. He is equally effective in building recruitment frameworks from the ground up as he is in scaling teams for large expansion projects.
He has held senior roles with leading mining companies including Rio Tinto, African Minerals, Alufer Mining, and Endeavour Mining, reinforcing his credibility in managing large-scale, culturally diverse operations in complex jurisdictions.
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