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Four People Inducted Into National Mining Hall of Fame
November 5, 2019
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum (NMHFM) announces the class of 2019 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s inductees were selected by the National Mining Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors for being determined, forward-thinking innovators,
Lanny Erdos Takes the Helm at Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
November 4, 2019
Lanny Erdos, the New Athens native and former head of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, has now become Acting Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). The website (whitehouse.gov) issued a statement on Oct. 22
Illinois Coal Association Appoints Nick Williams as President
October 31, 2019
The Illinois Coal Association has announced that Nick Williams has been chosen to succeed Phil Gonet as president, according to a news release from the organization. Williams will start Dec. 1 and assume the duties of president Jan. 1. Williams
Robert Moore Appointed CEO of Murray Energy, to Guide Company Through Bankruptcy
October 31, 2019
Robert D. Moore is taking the helm of a new company being formed to acquire Murray Energy Corp.’s assets, as the largest underground coal producer in the United States navigates the bankruptcy process. Moore, who for years has served Murray
Accomplished Miner Dan Janney to Lead Newmont Goldcorp’s Business in North America
October 25, 2019
Newmont Goldcorp Corporation has appointed accomplished miner Dan Janney to continue improving the company’s safety and operational performance in North America. Most recently, Janney was serving as Newmont Goldcorp’s Group Executive supporting the full potential continuous improvement work in the
Compass Minerals Appoints George Schuller Jr. as COO; Brad Griffith as Chief Commercial Officer
October 25, 2019
Compass Minerals have made several personnel changes aligned with a broader strategic effort to create a functional organizational structure designed to drive improved operational performance, ensure long-term growth, and deliver shareholder value. As part of the new structure, the company
President Trump to Nominate Dan Brouillette as Secretary of Energy
October 21, 2019
President Donald Trump said Friday he is nominating Dan Brouillette to be the top official at the Energy Department, replacing Secretary Rick Perry, and the department said it would not comply with a congressional subpoena for records about Perry’s contacts
Cummins Names Melina Kennedy Vice President of Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
October 18, 2019
Cummins has named Melina Kennedy vice president – Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. In this newly-created role, Kennedy will oversee engine emission certification, product compliance, and regulations related to Cummins products. Under Kennedy’s leadership, the Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Bearing Lithium Appoints Seasoned Mining Executive Gil Playford as Chairman
October 18, 2019
Bearing Lithium has appointed Gil Playford as chairman of the board of directors. Gil Playford is a seasoned senior mining executive, having spearheaded the sale of LionOre Mining to Norislk Nickel in 2007 for C$6.8 billion in cash. Playford started
Glencore Senior Executive Peter Freyberg Named to PolyMet Board
October 16, 2019
PolyMet Mining Corp. has appointed Glencore’s senior executive Peter C. Freyberg to the board of directors. Peter Freyberg, a 40-year mining veteran, currently serves as the head of industrial assets for Glencore. His is one of three Glencore seats on
