About GUMA
A rich history in Western Australia, committed to excellence in civil and mining projects.
A rich history in Western Australia, committed to excellence in civil and mining projects.
Our foundation is built on years of experience, a dedicated team, and a passion for innovation. We deliver exceptional results through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions — valuing integrity, safety and collaboration on every project.
The people behind GUMA.
GUMA is 100% Indigenous-owned and operated, led by a Nyiyaparli Traditional Owner and a managing director committed to creating opportunity through excellence in civil and mining services.
Raymond Drage
Raymond Drage is a Nyiyaparli Traditional Owner and the founding Director of GUMA. A respected Elder and businessman, Raymond has a deep knowledge of the Traditional Owner groups of the East Pilbara and has spent decades advocating for the protection of Country and heritage.
Raymond co-founded GUMA in 2012 alongside Michael Stream and Victor Parker, with a vision to create a mining services company that would deliver economic opportunity back to Indigenous communities. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing GUMA as a trusted partner to major resource companies across the Pilbara.
Raymond's connection to the land is deeply personal. Every project GUMA undertakes is, for him, a way to honour his ancestors and contribute to the growth and empowerment of the Nyiyaparli people. He serves as a bridge between Indigenous heritage and the demands of the modern mining industry — ensuring that cultural respect is woven into every aspect of operations.
Mathew Cook
Mathew Cook is the Managing Director of GUMA Pty Ltd, bringing financial expertise and an extensive, wide-ranging background in business across Western Australia. A Curtin University graduate, Mathew leads the day-to-day operations of the business with a focus on safety, quality and delivering projects on time and on budget.
Certified, audited, accountable.
GUMA operates a fully integrated management system, independently certified by Compass Assurance Services and accredited through JAS-ANZ. Our ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications hold our quality, environmental and safety performance to an audited national standard on every site we work.
How we
operate.
Our commitments aren't a statement on a wall — they're the standard every crew is held to on every site, every day.