September 5, 2023

Rio Tinto names Jerome Pecresse as new aluminum CEO, eyes low-carbon future

Executive has held senior leadership roles in companies such as General Electric and GE Renewable Energy.

September 4, 2023

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance marks fifth year of QMEA GIRLS mentoring program

The academy encourages a talent pipeline of employees into vocational and professional careers, with a focus on female and Indigenous participation.

September 1, 2023

Another Glencore veteran departs as trader Popovic retires

Glencore's co-head of zinc and copper trading Nick Popovic is retiring after more than 30 years.

September 1, 2023

It’s getting harder to find mining engineers a green world needs

In regions like Canada and the US, enrollment or graduation from university courses related to mining engineering slipped in recent years.

September 1, 2023

Mining People: Alpha Exploration, FPX Nickel, Ion Energy, NexGen, Reunion Gold, Silverstock, Valterra, Wescan Goldfields

Key moves in the mining sector.

September 1, 2023

Females mining new frontiers: Breaking barriers and reshaping mining engineering in South Africa

In a field traditionally dominated by men, the accomplishments of Wits University alumni Dr Pontsho Twala and Dr Adwoa Issaka are inspirational. 

August 31, 2023

Fortescue CFO leaves three days after CEO’s departure

Christine Morris was appointed CFO of Fortescue's metals division in June and assumed the role in early July.

August 29, 2023

Mosaic CEO James O’Rourke to step down at year-end

Bruce Bodine, Mosaic's senior vice president of North America, would take charge as the new CEO in January.

August 29, 2023

Colorado School of Mines warns of ‘grey tsunami’ of mining industry retirements

Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is not keeping pace. 

August 28, 2023

Sayona Mining’s CEO resigns, shares tank

Brett Lynch played a key role in the acquisition of the North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec.