The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has appointed Randy Smallwood as its incoming president-elect for 2027-2028. Full story.
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Newmont 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.
Read MoreEro Copper taps Strang, DeFilippo
Ero Copper has announced that, effective January 1, 2025, its co-founder and board chairman Noel Dunn will retire and be succeeded by David Strang as executive chairman and Makko DeFilippo as president and CEO. Full story.
Read MoreNVMA names Hall to post
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has appointed Rebecca Hall as community engagement manager. In this position, Hall will oversee the organization’s community engagement throughout the state, while supporting the NVMA’s communications and government relations teams to highlight and promote organizational programs, education, membership and advocacy. Hall brings several years of statewide leadership and experience in education, science and history to…
Read MoreHecla taps Krcmarov for president, CEO
Hecla Mining Company has appointed Rob Krcmarov, a 30-plus-year veteran of mining and former Barrick executive, as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective November 7. Full story.
Read MoreTakaluoma takes the helm at Metso
Sami Takaluoma has been appointed as Metso’s new president and CEO, effective November 1. He succeeds Pekka Vauramo, who will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024. Full story.
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