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Hitachi Energy Appoints Andreas Schierenbeck as Chief Executive Officer
March 8, 2024
Hitachi Energy has appointed Andreas Schierenbeck as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Claudio Facchin, Hitachi Energy CEO, will step down at the end of June 2024. Schierenbeck will engage with the Hitachi Energy board, executive team,
Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson Named Chair of MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024
March 7, 2024
The National Mining Association (NMA) said Denise Johnson, group president of Caterpillar, will chair MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024. Johnson, who first joined Caterpillar more than a decade ago, is a well-known leader in the industry and was the first woman to
BIden Names Three New Nominations to FERC
March 4, 2024
President Biden announced three new nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Thursday, which, if confirmed, would make the independent commission majority Biden appointees. Biden’s commission nominees include Democrats David Rosner and Judy Chang and Republican Lindsay See. Under
Alliance Resource Partners Names Steven Schnitzer Senior VP, General Counsel, and Secretary
February 28, 2024
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) has appointed Steven Schnitzer as senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Alliance Resource Management, the general partner of ARLP, effective March 1, 2024. Schnitzer will lead ARLP’s legal activities. “Steven Schnitzer is well-known to
Lithium Argentina Appoints Sam Pigott as President and CEO
February 28, 2024
Lithium Argentina has appointed Sam Pigott as president and chief executive officer effective on March 18, 2024. Pigott will also join the board of directors of Lithium Argentina. He will succeed John Kanellitsas, executive chairman, president, and interim CEO. Kanellitsas
Newmont Completes COO Transition for Natascha Viljoen
February 27, 2024
Newmont Corporation said it has completed its chief operating officer (COO) transition following a five-month handover period. Beginning next week, Rob Atkinson will transition all of his remaining responsibilities to Newmont’s new COO, Natascha Viljoen. He will then officially step
Richard Navarre to Succeed John Eaves as Arch Resources Chairman, John Drexler Appointed President
February 23, 2024
As part of its long-term succession process, Arch Resources said Richard A. Navarre will become chair of Arch’s board of directors at the conclusion of the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting on May 7, 2024, succeeding John W. Eaves, who will
Newmont Appoints Industry Leader Peter Wexler as Chief Legal Officer
February 21, 2024
Newmont Corporation has appointed Peter Wexler as chief legal officer. Wexler will join Newmont’s executive leadership team and be responsible for leading the company’s legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs globally. “Peter’s appointment further strengthens Newmont’s executive leadership team,” said Tom
Freeport-McMoRan Promotes Kathleen Quirk to President and Chief Executive Officer
February 16, 2024
Freeport-McMoRan has promoted Kathleen Quirk to president and chief executive officer, effective June 11, 2024. Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business reporting to the FCX board of directors. Richard Adkerson will remain chairman of the
Ramaco Resources Appoints Distinguished West Virginian Evan Jenkins as New General Counsel
February 5, 2024
Ramaco Resources has hired Evan Jenkins, the former Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court, former two term U.S. Congressman, and longtime West Virginia State Legislator as the company’s new general counsel. The company has also promoted current vice
