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Hecla’s Phillips Baker, Jr. Receives the Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award
May 18, 2023
Hecla Mining’s president and CEO Phillips Baker, Jr. has received this year’s Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award. The award, given by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), recognizes an individual who has demonstrated distinguished service to
Centerra Gold Appoints Paul Tomory as President and CEO
May 5, 2023
Centerra Gold has appointed Paul Tomory as president and chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2023. “We are delighted to have Paul lead Centerra at this important stage of the company’s journey. His leadership experience and record of strategically building
Jim Mugford Joins IPS as Executive VP, Clean Power in Gulf, Mountain, and West Regions
April 24, 2023
Integrated Power Services (IPS) has named Jim Mugford executive vice president of Clean Power in the Gulf, Mountain, and West Regions. Jim Mugford as enjoyed a remarkable 30-plus-year career in the electromechanical and rotating equipment Industry. A native of Calgary,
Aaron Noble Appointed Head of Virginia Tech’s Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering
April 20, 2023
Virginia Tech mining engineering literally opened up the world to Aaron Noble. He still remembers stepping onto an airplane for the first time as a junior on his way to Alaska for an internship. As the newly appointed head of
Black Swan Appoints Seasoned Graphene Professional Dr. Chris Herron as VP Research and Development
April 18, 2023
Black Swan Graphene bolsters technical and product development capabilities with the appointment of Dr. Chris Herron as vice-president Research and Product Development. In this leadership role, Dr. Herron will be instrumental in ensuring optimal product performance across its integrated supply
Nevada Mining Association Appoints Dr. Dana Bennett as Interim President
April 14, 2023
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has appointed Dana Bennett, Ph.D., to the position of interim president. Dr. Bennett will help guide the organization through the leadership transition in the coming months, with a focus on its continued growth and success.
Ceylon Graphite Hires Chief Mining Manager Klaus Leiders to Initiate Commercial Production
March 28, 2023
Ceylon Graphite Corp. has named Klaus Leiders as chief mining manager. Klaus is a leading mining and mineral processing engineer and has an extensive track record of leading narrow vein and bulk ore underground and surface operations in Sri Lanka,
Resolution Copper Names Victoria Peacey as President and General Manager
March 24, 2023
Arizona-based mining company, Resolution Copper, named Victoria (Vicky) Peacey as the project’s new president and general manager, responsible for overseeing all aspects of planning, development, and operations. A longtime copper and mining industry veteran who has served as acting project
Bens Creek Confirms CFO’s Exit to Focus on Turkey Earthquake Relief
March 10, 2023
Bens Creek said it will formally cease the contract of its chief financial officer Murat Erden on July 12, 2023. Erden, who joined on that same date last year, informed the metallurgical coal mine owner that he will not be
Mandalay Resources Appoints Frazer Bourchier as President and Chief Executive Officer
March 9, 2023
Mandalay Resources Corporation has appointed Frazer Bourchier to lead Mandalay as the new president and chief executive officer effective April 3, 2023. Bourchier will also be appointed to the board. In the interim, current CEO, Dominic Duffy, will be working
