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Elevating mining stories at every scale
Okapi Global is a full-service boutique communications and design agency built for the mining sector and adjacent industries. From junior exploration to global producers, we build communications from the ground up — helping companies navigate capital markets, engage communities and communicate with confidence at every stage of the mining life cycle.
[ABOUT]
I am Salima Virani, Founder of Okapi Global
I started Okapi Global after spending more than a decade in mining, communications, media, community relations, and Indigenous communications. I saw that while many companies had incredible projects, world-class teams and immense potential, their stories weren’t always coming through clearly.
That is where Okapi Global comes in.
I help mining companies build their communications from the ground up — whether they are a junior exploration team raising their profile or an established producer navigating complex global markets. That means creating clear, thoughtful materials for a wide range of stakeholders, including investors, local and Indigenous communities, governments, media, employees and industry partners.
I love mining because it matters. Everything in the world is either mined or grown. Mining provides the materials we rely on every day, and, when done responsibly and sustainably, creates jobs, training, infrastructure and vital opportunities for neighbouring communities.
My perspective isn't just shaped from behind a desk. I’ve put on the high-vis gear and boots to see operations firsthand. From going underground in the historic Abitibi region to visiting remote fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) operations in Nunavut to work on community relations.
It was during a trip to a mining operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo that I felt a deep connection to the region's unique environment. That trip inspired the name of the agency: the rare okapi, an animal native to the DRC that is unique, quietly strong and deeply connected to its surroundings.
That is the spirit behind Okapi Global: helping mining companies of all sizes stand out, communicate with confidence and stay deeply grounded in the communities and sectors they serve.
[SERVICES]
Okapi Global builds communications from the ground up
for the global mining sector and adjacent industries.
Communications and Corporate Strategy
High-level messaging, positioning, and strategic planning for mining companies at every stage - from junior explorers defining their asset to established producers managing complex market narratives.
Brand and Creative Direction
Brand messaging, corporate rebrands, visual identity, presentation direction, fact sheets, brochures, and conference materials, coordinated seamlessly with trusted creative partners.
Investor and Corporate Materials
Investor presentations, corporate profiles, website content, news releases, leadership bios, ESG disclosures, and annual reporting support for both private and publicly traded issuers.
Website and Digital Presence
Website strategy, asset and project descriptions, full site structure, LinkedIn thought leadership and corporate growth, stakeholder newsletters, and digital performance reporting.
Community, Media and Stakeholder Relations
Clear, culturally respectful, and impactful communications for investors, local and Indigenous communities, regulatory bodies, media, employees, and industry partners.
[RECENT WORK]
Cadillac Mines Corporation (Formerly Gold Candle Ltd.)
Cadillac Mines Corporation is a premier example of Okapi Global’s ability to manage full-lifecycle corporate communications and strategic brand evolution.
Okapi Global partners closely with leadership to oversee and execute the company's comprehensive communications strategy. This includes establishing and scaling their digital footprint, directing ongoing market and community messaging, and successfully steering the corporate transition and rebrand from Gold Candle Ltd. to Cadillac Mines Corporation.
Our ongoing work ensures the company maintains a sophisticated public presence, aligns its brand with its expanding asset scale, and communicates effectively across capital markets and local communities alike.
Core areas of execution include::
Corporate Rebranding and Strategy: Leading the full transition from Gold Candle Ltd. to Cadillac Mines Corporation.
Digital Infrastructure: Designing, building, and managing corporate and project websites.
Market Presence: Developing investor presentations, news releases, shareholder newsletters, and conference materials.
Stakeholder Engagement: Crafting community-focused communications and localized messaging.
Digital Growth: Managing and scaling corporate LinkedIn presence and digital analytics.
Event Marketing: Full booth design and collateral for major industry conferences.
Canadian Mining Journal
Our deep roots in industry journalism give Okapi Global a distinct competitive edge. Serving as a feature writer and Daily News Editor for the Canadian Mining Journal, Salima Virani has spent years analyzing and reporting on the cutting edge of global mining operations.
This background brings an analytical, journalist’s eye to every client engagement. We don’t just write corporate copy — we understand the technical mechanics of mining technology, complex project logistics, ESG innovations and shifting market trends. This allows us to ask the right questions, cut through industry jargon, and translate highly-complex operational data into powerful narratives for specialized audiences.
Core areas of insight and coverage include:
Operational Innovation: Reporting on automation, electrification, and next-generation mining technology.
Executive Leadership Insights: Conducting high-level interviews with industry CEOs, site managers, and technical experts.
Technical Communication: Distilling complex engineering, metallurgical, and geological data into clear, compelling stories.
Breaking Industry Trends: Tracking and analyzing global market shifts, critical minerals data, and regulatory updates.
