VDG (Van der Graaf), a leading manufacturer of drum motors for belt conveyor applications, appointed Mike Clark to the team as a heavy industry sales representative for the Southeastern United States. Clark brings more than 20 years of technical sales experience across multiple industries, including power transmission, precision 3D measurement and imaging instruments, metrology and industrial machinery. He holds a Bachelor…
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Veolia names head of Integrated Services business
Veolia has appointed Nicole Springer as CEO of Mobile Water and Integrated Services for its water technologies activities. In this role, she will lead the global business line dedicated to services and mobile units. Full story.
Read MoreEriez appoints De Lunas
Eriez has appointed Mary Ann De Lunas as country manager for its Magnetics division in the Philippines, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint and enhancing customer support across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto chief to step down
After four years at the helm, Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm will be stepping down later this year. The miner said “a rigorous selection process is already underway” to find his successor. Full story.
Read MoreCIM selects Smallwood
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has appointed Randy Smallwood as its incoming president-elect for 2027-2028. Full story.
Read MoreNewmont makes Viljoen president, COO
Newmont said May 2 that Natascha Viljoen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to its president and chief operating officer.
Read MoreBKT selects Singh, Pandit for OEM seats
Rishi Raj Singh is now Head of OEM Asia Pacific, while Aniruddha Pandit becomes Head of OEM Africa and Middle East. Both appointments are aimed at consolidating existing relationships with major manufacturers, plus at opening new business opportunities in new markets by leveraging a strategic and ambitious plan. The focus will lie on building long-term relationships with major commercial players,…
Read MoreHopperton new CEO of Paus North America
Erik Hopperton will assume the role of president and CEO of Paus North America, effective immediately, the company announced. Hopperton joins Paus after many years in various roles in the mining and construction industries, with a wealth of experience and leadership skills to successfully guide the company moving forward. As CEO of Paus North America, he will also continue to…
Read MoreMotion announces executive promotion
Maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts distributor Motion Industries Inc. promoted Eric Gonzalez to senior vice president of Mexico, Canada, industry segments and business development, effective immediately. Full story.
Read MoreFLSmidth’s Reinbold stepping down, Lefler named to interim seat
FLSmidth announced its mining products business line president Chris Reinbold will be stepping down from his role and leaving the company at the end of November. Full story.
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