December 20, 2022

Microsoft executive joins IMDEX board

Seattle-based Microsoft Chief Commercial Officer, Worldwide Energy and Mining, Uwa Airhiavbere, has been appointed non-executive director.

December 19, 2022

Newcrest CEO leaves Australia’s top gold miner

Chief financial officer Sherry Duhe has become Newcrest’s interim chief executive while the company searches for a new leader.

December 19, 2022

Ledcor’s award-winning safety programs rise above regulatory standards

At Ledcor, all new and existing employees participate in a diverse range of career training and development opportunities such as field, classroom, computer-based and simulator training.

December 16, 2022

Mining people: Argonaut Gold, Blackrock Silver, Osisko, Teck

Key moves in the mining sector.

December 15, 2022

De Beers Group awards $33K in scholarships to women in STEM

It builds on a partnership between De Beers Group and UN Women that provided $408,000 in scholarships to support Canadian women in STEM programs.

December 15, 2022

Teck ranked #1 in metals and mining category on S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment

Teck was named a leader in the industry based on the CSA’s in-depth analysis of economic, social and environmental performance.

December 14, 2022

Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre

The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.

December 13, 2022

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

December 13, 2022

Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover

Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine in South Africa, will take on the role of interim CEO while the board searches for a new boss.

December 13, 2022

Lara Exploration names new CFO

Bill Tsang will be replacing Dave Miles who has served Lara as Chief Financial Officer since May 2009.