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Austin Powder Appoints Lamar Duhon as President and Chief Executive Officer
April 9, 2026
Austin Powder has elected Lamar Duhon to serve as the company’s next president and chief executive officer, effective April 13, 2026. Duhon will succeed John Rathbun who will be elected as chairman of the board of directors, ensuring leadership continuity
55 North Mining Appoints Wayne Parsons as CEO, Bruce Reid Named Executive Chairman
April 8, 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
Brazil Potash Appoints Sergio Leite as President of Its Subsidiary Potássio do Brasil
April 7, 2026
Brazil Potash has appointed Sergio Leite as president of Potássio do Brasil, the company’s wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary responsible for the development and construction of the Autazes Potash Project. “Sergio Leite brings more than 40 years of executive experience successfully delivering
Donaldson Promotes COO Richard Lewis to President and CEO
March 31, 2026
Donaldson Company has elected chief operating officer Richard Lewis as president and chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2026. Lewis will succeed Tod Carpenter, who will transition to executive chairman after a career spanning 30 years at the company, including
Prince Silver Appoints Derek Iwanaka as CEO
March 31, 2026
Prince Silver has appointed Derek Iwanaka as chief executive officer. Iwanaka will be nominated for election to the company’s board of directors at its next annual general meeting, scheduled for December 16, 2025. “We are excited to welcome Derek as
Eldorado Gold Makes Leadership Appointments Strengthening Operational Execution, Project Development
March 30, 2026
Eldorado Gold has made several leadership updates to strengthen operational execution, advance project development, and further align regional leadership across the organization. As part of these changes, Simon Hille has been appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer. Hille
South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy Appoints Catherine Mooney as CEO
March 27, 2026
The council of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has appointed Catherine Mooney as its new chief executive officer. Mooney takes the reigns from Nicola McFarlane who served as SACOME’s interim chief executive officer since August 2025.
Wesdome Gold Mines Appoints Tyler Mitchelson as Chief Operating Officer
March 26, 2026
Wesdome Gold Mines has appointed Tyler Mitchelson as its chief operating officer, following his appointment as interim COO in January. “Following a comprehensive recruitment process, we are delighted to officially welcome Tyler to Wesdome’s executive leadership team,” said Anthea Bath,
Allen Cherrington of Columbus Equipment Co. Wins Komatsu’s Advanced Technician Competition
March 25, 2026
Komatsu honored the precision, skills, and commitment of diesel technicians in its dealer network with the 2026 North America Komatsu Advanced Technician Competition (ATC) — held at Komatsu’s Cartersville Customer Center in Cartersville, Georgia. The competition spanned two days as
Wheaton Precious Metals Appoints Randy Smallwood as Chair, Haytham Hodaly as President and CEO
March 24, 2026
Wheaton Precious Metals, as part of the company’s strategic succession planning, said current president Haytham Hodaly will succeed Randy Smallwood as Wheaton’s chief executive officer. Haytham Hodaly, currently serving as president, will transition to president and CEO and join the
