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Hercules Metals Appoints Experienced Mining Executive Matthieu Bos as Chairman
June 1, 2026
Hercules Metals has appointed Matthieu Bos as an independent director of the company and chairman of the board. Bos succeeds Peter Simeon, who will continue to serve as a director of the company. “Matthieu’s appointment as chairman significantly strengthens Hercules’
PPX Mining Appoints Ernest Mast as President and CEO
May 28, 2026
PPX Mining has appointed Ernest Mast as president and chief executive officer. John Thomas, who has served as interim chief executive officer of PPX since the third quarter of 2022, will transition into the role of chief operating officer. Thomas
Hycroft Mining Appoints Eric Colby as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
May 27, 2026
Hycroft Mining has appointed Eric Colby as executive vice president, Corporate Development. “We are pleased to welcome Eric to our executive leadership team at such a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey. Eric is widely recognized for his disciplined
USA Rare Earth Appoints Chaitan Kansal as Chief Commercial Officer
May 26, 2026
USA Rare Earth has appointed Chaitan Kansal as chief commercial officer. In this newly created role, Kansal will oversee the company’s global commercial strategy, including customer engagement, market development, offtake agreements, pricing, and go-to-market execution across the company’s integrated mine-to-magnet
First Canadian Graphite Appoints John LaGourgue as CEO
May 22, 2026
First Canadian Graphite (FCI) has appointed John LaGourgue as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. “We are thrilled to welcome John LaGourgue to lead First Canadian at this pivotal time. John’s expertise, energy in expanding investor
Andrew Neilson to Succeed Jon Stanton as Chief Executive Officer at Weir Group
May 21, 2026
The Weir Group said that following ten years as chief executive officer (CEO) Jon Stanton will step down on August 1, 2026. He will be succeeded by Andrew Neilson who will be elected to the board of directors today, after
55 North Mining Appoints Wayne Parsons as CEO, Bruce Reid Named Executive Chairman
May 20, 2026
55 North Mining has completed a leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth and advancement of its 100 percent owned Last Hope Gold Project in Manitoba, Canada. Wayne Parsons has been appointed chief executive officer and Bruce Reid
Senate Confirms Steve Pearce as Bureau of Land Management Director
May 19, 2026
Former southern New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce, 78, was confirmed Monday as the first Senate-confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management under President Donald Trump. The final confirmation vote took place on the U.S. Senate floor in Washington, although
Highland Copper Appoints Trace Arlaud as Project Director for Its Copperwood Project in Michigan
May 18, 2026
Highland Copper Company has appointed Trace Arlaud as project director for its Copperwood Project as the company moves towards a construction decision. “At this pivotal point for Highland Copper, we could not be happier to have attracted someone of Trace’s
Generation Uranium Appoints Michael Collins as Chief Executive Officer
May 14, 2026
Generation Uranium has appointed Michael Collins as chief executive officer and director of the company, effective immediately. “I am excited to join the Generation Uranium team. The Yath Project has all the right ingredients for a significant uranium discovery, and
