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Fluor Appoints Jim Breuer as CEO, David Constable to Transition to Executive Chairman
February 19, 2025
Fluor Corporation has appointed chief operating officer, Jim Breuer, as chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2025. David Constable, Fluor’s current chairman and CEO, will transition into the role of executive chairman on the same date, ensuring continuity of leadership
Largo Appoints Co-COOs to Strengthen Its Operational Leadership
February 19, 2025
Largo has made a leadership transition as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance operational performance and strengthen its production strategy. Largo has promoted and appointed Gordon Babcock and Luis Rendón as co-chief operating officers. Both executives, who recently joined
President Trump Nominates Wayne Palmer to Head MSHA
February 14, 2025
President Trump nominated Wayne Palmer to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The Senate has received this nomination and has referred Palmer to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Peninsula Energy Appoints George Bauk as Managing Director and CEO
February 13, 2025
Peninsula Energy Limited has appointed George Bauk as its new managing director and chief executive officer. Peninsula’s board and management initiated a structured succession planning process following the company’s current managing director and CEO, Wayne Heili, after announcing his intention
Leslie Beyer Appointed to Key Post at Department of Interior
February 12, 2025
The former CEO of the Workforce & Technology Council, Leslie Beyer has been appointed to be part of the Trump administration in the job of Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Beyer
Hudbay Minerals Appoints David Smith Chair of the Board
February 7, 2025
Hudbay Minerals has released plans for the transition of the chair of the company’s board of directors. Stephen Lang has stepped down as chair of the board due to health reasons. David Smith, current independent director, has been appointed chair
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Joins ACG Metals’ Board
February 4, 2025
ACG Metals has appointed Michael Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, as a non-executive director. “We are delighted to welcome such a distinguished statesman and entrepreneur to ACG’s board. Mike, and Impact Investments, will bring valued strategic advice to assist
Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
February 4, 2025
The Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, has been one of
Lee Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator
February 3, 2025
On January 29, 2025, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Zeldin will work closely with the dedicated career officials at the agency to fulfill the agency’s mission to protect human
Senate Confirms Burgum to Usher in America’s Golden Age of Land Management
January 31, 2025
The Senate confirmed former North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as the 55th secretary of the Department of the Interior Thursday night with a vote of 79 to 18. Burgum was recommended for confirmation by an 18-2 vote
