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Vista Gold Strengthens Mt. Todd Project Team with Key Appointments in Australia
February 18, 2026
Vista Gold has made several key appointments as part of its ongoing program to strengthen the company’s project development capability and corporate presence in Australia. Jeff Dang has been appointed executive general manager - Projects and Technical Services, Sharon Goddard
Hercules Metals Appoints Experienced Mining Executive Matthieu Bos as Chairman
February 16, 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’
Juggernaut Exploration Appoints Manuele Lazzarotto, Ph.D. as President and COO
February 11, 2026
Juggernaut Exploration has appointed Manuele (Lele) Lazzarotto, Ph.D., as president and chief operating officer. Manuele Lazzarotto has more than a decade of experience in the mineral exploration industry, taking projects from inception to defined deposits. He has extensive experience in
Domestic Metals Appoints Gord Neal as CEO
February 10, 2026
Domestic Metals has appointed Gordon Neal as chief executive officer. “I am very excited to lead the team at Domestic,” said Gordon Neal. “The increasing global demand for copper has been reflected in the rising price of the commodity. Add
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed Promoted to Chairman of the Board
February 6, 2026
After 45 years of service at Caterpillar, including eight years as Caterpillar’s CEO, James Umpleby III will retire as executive chairman and as a member of the Caterpillar board of directors effective April 1, 2026. At that time, CEO Joseph
Michael Baker Promotes William Neider, P.E., to National Mining and Reclamation Practice Manager
February 4, 2026
Michael Baker International has promoted William Neider, P.E. to National Mining and Reclamation Practice Manager. In this role, Neider will spearhead the growth of Michael Baker’s Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) business, positioning the firm to capture new opportunities by engaging
United States Antimony Promotes Melissa Pagen to President and COO of Bear River Zeolite Co.
February 2, 2026
United States Antimony Corporation (USAC) has promoted Melissa Pagen as president of Bear River Zeolite Company, the company’s Zeolite Division. “Having the opportunity to work with Melissa for almost two decades now, I for one appreciate her intelligence, hard work,
Freeport-McMoRan Promotes Cory Stevens to President and Chief Operating Officer - Americas
January 28, 2026
Freeport-McMoRan has promoted Cory Stevens to president and chief operating officer of Freeport Americas, effective December 1, 2025. “Cory is a remarkably talented innovator, champion for value creation and a highly respected and inspirational technical leader. His capabilities match up
Trident Resources Appoints Tim Termuende, P.Geo as Chairman
January 26, 2026
Trident Resources has appointed Tim Termuende as chairman of the board of directors. Termuende previously served as a member of the company’s board. “We are very pleased to appoint Tim as chairman of the board. He has a proven track
Metallurgical Coal Producers Association Appoints Scott Kreutzer as Chairman
January 20, 2026
The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) has appointed Scott Kreutzer, executive vice president for Western Operations at Ramaco Resources, as the new chairman of the MCPA board of directors. Kreutzer succeeds J.P. Richardson, vice president of operations for Metinvest/United Coal
