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World Coal Association Appoints Michelle Manook as New Chief Executive Officer
August 28, 2019
The World Coal Association (WCA) has appointed Michelle Manook as its new chief executive. Michelle Manook has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy and mining industry covering Australia and, most recently, emerging markets. With an international track record
Bjorn Rosengren, President and CEO, to Leave Sandvik
August 16, 2019
Bjorn Rosengren, president and CEO of Sandvik, has informed the chairman of the Sandvik board that he intends to resign and leave the company as of February 1, 2020. The Sandvik board of directors will hold a meeting to initiate
African Gold Group Appoints Daniyal Baizak as VP Corporate Development
August 16, 2019
African Gold Group, Inc. has appointed Daniyal Baizak as VP corporate development. Daniyal Baizak will spearhead the ongoing business development efforts for AGG, seeking additional attractive growth opportunities, while the company organically moves from a developer to producer. Baizak is
Newrange Gold Appoints Robert Archer as CEO
August 14, 2019
Newrange Gold Corp. has appointed Robert Archer as chief executive officer. Robert Archer has more than 35 years experience in the mining industry, working throughout North America and Peru. After spending more than 15 years with major mining companies, he
Asanko Gold Restructures Management
August 7, 2019
Asanko Gold Inc. has made changes to its senior management team following a thorough review of the current business needs as managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine in Ghana, West Africa. The AGM is owned by Asanko Gold
Ivanhoe Mines Appoints Tony Giardini as President
August 7, 2019
Ivanhoe Mines has appointed Tony S. Giardini as its new president. Lars-Eric Johansson, who has served as Ivanhoe’s president and chief executive officer since May 2007, will retire at the end of June 2019. Johansson will work alongside Giardini until
Tom Palmer to Succeed Gary Goldberg as Newmont Goldcorp’s Chief Executive Officer
July 31, 2019
Newmont Goldcorp Corporation said Tom Palmer will succeed Gary Goldberg to become the company’s president and chief executive officer and join the board of directors. This will be effective October 1. Gary Goldberg will retire from Newmont Goldcorp after more
Contura Energy Appoints David Stetson as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board
July 31, 2019
Contura Energy, Inc. has appointed David J. Stetson as the company’s new chief executive officer and as a member of the board, effective July 29, 2019. Stetson previously served on Contura’s board of directors from November 2018 through April 2019.
Hudbay’s President Alan Hair Steps Down, Peter Kukielski Appointed Interim CEO
July 12, 2019
Alan Hair has stepped down as Hudbay’s president and chief executive officer and as a director of the company. Alan Hair spent more than 20 years with Hudbay and was instrumental in the company’s growth, serving as chief operating officer
National Mining Hall of Fame Names 2019 Inductees
July 10, 2019
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum has released the class of 2019 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s inductees, selected by the National Mining Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, represent exceptional financial acumen in assembling
