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W. Va. Senator Manchin Could Become Ranking Member on Energy Committee
November 13, 2018
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin could become the ranking Democrat on the Energy Committee, a move that would likely ruffle feathers among his party’s environmentalist base. The outcome of Florida’s election brawl will have consequences elsewhere in the upper chamber
Albemarle Appoints Dr. Glen Merfeld, Chief Technology Officer for Lithium Business
November 9, 2018
Albemarle Corporation has named Dr. Glen Merfeld as Albemarle’s chief technology officer for its Lithium business. As chief technology officer, Merfeld will be responsible for research and development in the area of energy storage and will lead all Lithium technology
Paramount Gold Nevada Appoints John Seaberg as Executive Chairman
November 7, 2018
John W. Seaberg has joined Paramount Gold Nevada’s board of directors as executive chairman. As a member of Paramount’s executive leadership team Seaberg will be responsible for Capital Markets. “We see Paramount becoming a gold producer and deal-maker in the
Turquoise Hill Resources Appoints Ulf Quellmann CEO
November 6, 2018
The Turquoise Hill Resources has appointed Ulf Quellmann as chief executive officer. Ulf Quellmann is a seasoned executive with extensive knowledge of Oyu Tolgoi and more than 20 years’ experience in corporate finance, strategy, treasury and investor relations at General
Pacton Gold Appoints Dale Ginn as Executive Chairman and Director
November 2, 2018
Pacton Gold Inc. has appointed Dale Ginn as executive chairman of the board and a director of the company. Dominic Verdejo has resigned as chairman and director. Dale Ginn is an experienced mining executive and geologist of nearly 30 years.
Newmont Mining Promotes Tom Palmer to President and Chief Operating Officer
October 26, 2018
Newmont Mining Corporation has promoted Tom Palmer to president and chief operating officer, in recognition of his strong performance and expanded organizational responsibilities in the execution of the company’s strategy. “Tom has effectively led his team to deliver superior operational
Rugby Mining Appoints Robert Grey as Vice President, Corporate Communications
October 24, 2018
Rugby Mining Limited has appointed Robert Grey as vice president, corporate communications. Robert Grey has more than 15 years experience in the resource industry and recently held similar senior communication positions with both the highly successful Extorre Gold Mines Ltd.,
Lydian Appoints Rodney Stuparyk as General Manager of Its Amulsar Gold Project in Armenia
October 17, 2018
Lydian International Limited has appointed Rodney Stuparyk, P. Eng., as general manager at Lydian’s 100 percent owned Amulsar Gold Project. Rodney Stuparyk will be instrumental in transitioning the Amulsar Project from construction through commissioning to operational readiness. Once Amulsar is
Rio Tinto Receives National Recognition for Anti-domestic Violence Initiatives
October 10, 2018
Rio Tinto has been recognized at the 2018 Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) for its commitment to gender diversity and breaking the cycle of violence against women. At an awards breakfast at Parliament House in Canberra, Rio Tinto was
South Dakota School of Mines Inaugurates Jim Rankin as Its 19th President
October 8, 2018
A brass quintet, colorfully robed college presidents from across the state and well-wishers from congressional delegates inaugurated Jim Rankin as the 19th president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in a ceremony on Thursday at the Rushmore