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Rio Tinto Makes Changes to Senior Management
November 17, 2016
Rio Tinto has terminated the contracts of energy and minerals chief executive Alan Davies and legal and regulatory affairs group executive Debra Valentine. The Rio Tinto board reviewed findings to date of an internal investigation into 2011 contractual arrangements with
Morumbi Resources Appoints Clifford Hale-Sanders as Executive VP; Rohan Hazelton as CFO
November 15, 2016
Morumbi Resources Inc. has appointed Clifford Hale-Sanders as executive vice president and Rohan Hazelton as chief financial officer and corporate secretary. Clifford Hale-Sanders career has spanned approximately 20 years in the capital markets industry working as a leading base metals
Saint Jean Carbon Appoints Dr. Zhongwei Chen as Chief Technology Officer
November 15, 2016
Saint Jean Carbon Inc. has appointed Dr. Zhongwei Chen PhD, as chief technology officer. Dr. Zhongwei Chen will lead the technology planning, engineering and implementation of all of the company’s clean energy storage and energy creation initiatives. Dr. Zhongwei Chen‘s
Paringa Resources Appoints Todd Hannigan as CEO
November 15, 2016
Paringa Resources Limited has appointed Todd Hannigan as chief executive officer. This role will complement the new role of Paringa’s existing CEO, David Gay, who will continue with the company as president and executive director. In addition, Tom Todd will
Barrick and NOVAGOLD Appoint Andy Cole as General Manager of Donlin Gold Project in Alaska
November 15, 2016
Barrick Gold Corporation and NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC., the owners of Donlin Gold LLC, have appointed Andy Cole as general manager of the Donlin Gold project in Alaska. The owners expressed sincere gratitude to Stan Foo, the outgoing general manager, for
Osisko Mining Appoints Three New Officers
November 15, 2016
Osisko Mining Inc. has appointed three new executive officers. Robert Wares has been appointed executive vice president of exploration and resource development; Mathieu Savard has been appointed vice president of exploration for Quebec; and Alexandra Drapack has been appointed vice
Inventus Mining Appoints Stefan Spears as Chairman and Interim CEO
November 10, 2016
Inventus Mining Corp.‘s Wayne Whymark has retired as the chairman, chief executive officer and director. Whymark will be replaced by Stefan Spears, an existing director of the company, in the positions of chairman and interim CEO. Stefan Spears has been
McEwen Mining Appoints Xavier Ochoa as President and COO
November 8, 2016
McEwen Mining Inc. has appointed Xavier Ochoa as president and chief operating officer (COO). Xavier Ochoa joined the company in September 2016 as McEwen Mining’s COO. Xavier brings more than 25 years of international experience in the mining industry, including
Terex Makes Leadership Change in Its Cranes Segment
November 7, 2016
Terex Corporation has made leadership changes in its cranes segment. Steve Filipov will assume the role of president of Terex Cranes effective immediately. Filipov will also continue with his responsibilities as president of the Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions
Bayhorse Silver Appoints Todd Johnson as Minerals Program Manager
November 3, 2016
Bayhorse Silver Inc. has appointed Todd Johnson, P.E., M.S. Geology and Geological Engineering, as minerals program manager. Todd Johnson has more than 25 years of experience in mining, mineral exploration, and geotechnical engineering ranging from grass-roots exploration to mine development,
