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Barrick Appoints Mark Hill as COO and Interim President and CEO
September 30, 2025
Barrick Mining’ board of directors has appointed Mark Hill as group COO and interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Mark Bristow. Mark Hill, who is currently responsible for Barrick’s Latam and Asia Pacific regions,
Newmont CEO Tom Palmer to Retire, Names Natascha Viljoen as Successor
September 29, 2025
Newmont said, as part of the company’s long-term leadership succession planning, that Tom Palmer, who has served as chief executive officer since 2019, will resign from its board of directors and as CEO on December 31, 2025. Natascha Viljoen, president
U.S. GoldMining Appoints Mining Industry Veteran Barry Olson as Special Advisor
September 24, 2025
U.S. GoldMining has appointed Barry Olson as a special advisor to the company. “U.S. GoldMining is thrilled to welcome Barry Olson as a special advisor as we advance towards delivering the first initial assessment study (PEA) on our Whistler Gold-Copper
Ramaco Resources Appoints Mike Graney to Board of Directors
September 22, 2025
Ramaco Resources has appointed Mike Graney as an independent member to its board of directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Mike Graney to Ramaco’s board of directors. Mike’s distinguished career in economic development and the energy sector, combined with his
Lundin Mining’s Vicuña Appoints Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer
September 19, 2025
Lundin Mining said the board of directors of Vicuña Corp. has appointed Ron Hochstein as chief executive officer of Vicuña, effective November 7, 2025. Vicuña is a 50/50 joint arrangement between Lundin Mining and BHP that holds the consolidated deposits
Arizona Governor Appoints Les Presmyk as State Mine Inspector
September 19, 2025
Governor Katie Hobbs appointed Walter Lesley “Les” Presmyk to serve as the state mine inspector. A native Arizonan, Inspector Presmyk has extensive experience in the industry and has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to supporting the mining industry in Arizona. “I
Renegade Gold Appoints Devin Pickell as President, CEO, and Director
September 18, 2025
Renegade Gold has appointed Devin Pickell as president, chief executive officer, and director. Devin Pickell is a registered professional geologist with 20 years of experience in mineral production and exploration, specializing in advancing gold and lithium projects across North America.
McEwen Appoints Ian Ball as Vice-Chairman in Newly Created Executive Position
September 16, 2025
McEwen has appointed Ian Ball as vice-chairman, a newly created executive position designed to support the company’s strategic growth. “Ian brings a rare combination of operational experience and capital markets acumen. His track record speaks for itself, and we’re excited
Lundin Gold Appoints Jamie Beck as President and CEO
September 15, 2025
Lundin Gold said Ron Hochstein will step down as president, CEO, and director in a planned leadership transition after ten years of transformative leadership. Jamie Beck, former president, CEO, and director of Filo will be appointed president, CEO, and director,
FutureCoal Appoints Mike Teke as Chairman
August 29, 2025
FutureCoal has appointed Mike Teke, Group CEO of Seriti Resources, as its new chairman following the retirement of July Ndlovu. As chair of FutureCoal’s Southern Africa Chapter, Teke has already played a significant role in advancing the Alliance’s Sustainable Coal
