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EVRAZ North America Makes Changes to Senior Leadership
December 18, 2019
EVRAZ North America has made senior organizational changes to position the company for continued growth and long-term success, including naming leaders to the new positions of chief commercial officer and chief performance officer. Jerry Reed, formerly head of the company’s
Great Panther Appoints Neil Hepworth as Chief Operating Officer
December 4, 2019
Great Panther Mining has appointed Neil Hepworth, Chartered Engineer, UK, as chief operating officer. Neil Hepworth is a mining engineer with more htan 30 years of experience in underground mining operations and technical and operational experience in open pit mines.
Belmont Resources Appoints George Sookochoff as President and CEO
December 4, 2019
Belmont Resources has appointed George Sookochoff as president and CEO. Sookochoff replaces former president and CEO James (Jim) H. Place, P.Geo, who has decided to step down. George Sookochoff has more than 35 years of experience in the junior mining
New Pacific Metals Appoints Dr. Mark Cruise as Chief Operating Officer
December 4, 2019
New Pacific Metals Corp. has appointed Dr. Mark Cruise to the position of chief operating officer. Dr. Mark Cruise is the founder and former chief executive officer of Trevali Mining Corporation. Under his leadership, Trevali grew from an initial discovery
Pretivm Resources Adds Two New Directors with Extensive Mining Experience
December 4, 2019
Pretium Resources has appointed Richard O’Brien and Jeane Hull as independent directors of the company. Richard O’Brien will assume the role of board chair following the retirement of Robert Quartermain, executive chairman, on December 31, 2019. Richard O’Brien previously served
Giga Metals Appoints Martin Vydra as President
November 20, 2019
Giga Metals Corporation has appointed Martin Vydra as president. “I am delighted to welcome Martin to the management team of Giga Metals,” said Mark Jarvis, CEO of Giga Metals Corporation. “His experience with Sherritt in marketing nickel and cobalt and
Canada Cobalt Appoints Matt Halliday as VP-Exploration
November 20, 2019
Canada Cobalt Works has appointed Matt Halliday, P.Geo. as VP-Exploration of the company, effective mid-December. He joins Canada Cobalt from Kirkland Lake Gold where he has been serving as Resource Geologist. “We’re delighted to have an individual of Matt’s caliber
Mt Arthur Coal GM Adam Lancey Takes Over Reins at Muswellbrook Mine
November 19, 2019
Newly-appointed Mt Arthur Coal general manager Adam Lancey took over the reins at the Muswellbrook mine site on Friday. The long-time Hunter Valley resident replaces David Boshoff, who tendered his resignation in September and finished up on November 15. Asset
Whitehorse Resident Jerry Asp to Be Inducted into Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
November 19, 2019
Whitehorse resident Jerry Asp, a member of the Wolf Clan of the Tahltan First Nation, will be inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in January. He was nominated for the honor by the Prospectors and Developers Association of
BHP Names Mike Henry at Its Next CEO
November 18, 2019
BHP Group Ltd. named Mike Henry as its new chief executive, opting for his experience running the most profitable operation of the global miner after a tumultuous period of big swings in commodity prices and exiting legacy assets. Andrew Mackenzie,
