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Peabody Appoints Paul Richard as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
December 1, 2017
Peabody has appointed Paul Richard as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “Paul is a skilled executive who brings a wealth of experience leading global human resources teams. He will have executive responsibility for Peabody’s global human resources
NIOSH Appoints Dr. Eric Lutz as Director to Spokane Mining Research Division
November 17, 2017
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has appointed Dr. Eric A. Lutz as Director of its new Spokane Mining Research Division, part of the NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR). “Dr. Lutz’s expertise in
Senate Confirms David Zatezalo to Head MSHA
November 16, 2017
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm David Zatezalo, a former coal mining executive who faced harsh criticism over his company’s safety record, to lead the federal government’s mine safety agency. The vote was 52 to 46, with all Republicans in
Vior Appoints Mark Fedosiewich as President and CEO
November 15, 2017
Vior has appointed Mark Fedosiewich as president and chief executive officer of the company. Mark Fedosiewich is an Honors Bachelor of Commerce graduate who has been involved in the investment industry for more than 30 years in a number of
ECSI’s Steve Gardner Nominated to Head Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
October 30, 2017
The Trump administration has nominated the head of a Kentucky engineering firm to run the federal agency that regulates and cleans up former surface mines. Steve Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Lexington consulting and engineering firm ECSI, has
Westmoreland Coal Promotes Joseph Micheletti to Chief Operating Officer
October 27, 2017
Westmoreland Coal Company has promoted Joseph E. Micheletti to chief operating officer. Joseph Micheletti joined Westmoreland in 1998 and has held various positions of increasing responsibility including, most recently, executive vice president and chief technical officer. During his nearly 20
Senate Committee Advances Mine Safety Nomination David Zatezalo
October 23, 2017
The retired coal company executive from West Virginia chosen by President Trump to oversee U.S. mining safety says his first priority is preventing people from getting hurt and that he replaced the managers of a mine plagued by safety violations
FLSmidth’s Marius Kloppers Included in South Africa Mining Hall of Fame
October 20, 2017
Member of FLSmidth’s Board and former CEO of BHP, Marius Kloppers, was inaugurated in the South Africa Mining Hall of Fame by the Joburg Mining Indaba 2017 in South Africa The South Africa Mining Hall of Fame honors individuals who
Arizona Mining Appoints Jerrold Annett as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
October 20, 2017
Arizona Mining Inc. has appointed Jerrold Annett as senior vice president, corporate development. “Jerrold’s extensive background in sales and marketing with major investment banks and his considerable technical expertise will be valuable assets in establishing Arizona Mining as a premier
Coal Leader A.J. Taft Sr. Dies at 100 Years Old
October 19, 2017
Andrew Jackson Taft Sr., who worked his way up from humble beginnings to become one of Walker County’s most successful coal executives, died Saturday, two months after celebrating his 100th birthday. Taft is remembered by loved ones and longtime employees
