Workplace Safety North (WSN) has announced the lineup of speakers for the 27th annual Mining Health and Safety Conference, set to take place from April 30 to May 1 at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario. The conference, themed “The Foundation of Mining Safety,” focuses on the essentials of health and safety, while emphasizing the importance of legal requirements, risk management, and workplace
Adelaide- headquartered MaxMine, a technology and services provider for open-pit mine sites, has appointed Shaun Mitchell as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and Rohit Selvaratnam as chief financial officer (CFO). Mitchell, who joined MaxMine as chief operating officer last year, will lead the company’s growth as it expands its operations and further develops its products to harness the
Komatsu America Corp. has announced that Rod Schrader will step down from his Chairman and CEO roles on March 31, and will fully retire effective June 30, 2025. Rod Bull will become CEO of Komatsu North America Corp. effective April 1. Bull currently serves as Executive Vice President of Komatsu’s North America region. He brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience in the heavy equipment manu
Strange Lake rare earth project. Credit: Torngat Metals Torngat Metals, a Quebec-based rare earth development company, announced Wednesday the appointment of Yves Leduc as chief executive officer (CEO) and Olga Kovalik as chief operating officer (COO). Torngat is advancing its longstanding Strange Lake rare earths project in the the province's northeast toward both a feasibility st
The Hermosa project in Arizona. Reference ( Image courtesy of South32. ) With the US on a mission to increase critical minerals production and decrease its reliance on foreign imports, an executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday taps the Defense Production Act as part of an effort to provide financing, loans and other investment support to domestically process critical mine
Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera. Image: Northisle Northisle Copper and Gold (TSX-V: NCX) announced Wednesday the appointment of Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera, P.Geo as Vice President, Exploration. Robin Tolbert, P.Geo, has moved to a newly created position as Chief Geoscientist and will work with Dr. Mejia and the exploration team on the ongoing exploration activities at the North Island project, t
A quantum physicist, a Young Australian of the Year and an industry legend will be among speakers at the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX25) to be held in Brisbane from May 20 – 22. An evolution of the longstanding Austmine Conference, GRX25 is a strategic collaboration between leading peak bodies in the resources sector, Austmine and AusIMM. The partnership is dedica
Access road to Red Chris mine in BC. Image from Newmont. How are you reading this article? Chances are you are scrolling through on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. But have you ever considered what is behind the LED screen you are staring at or what was required to build the device you are holding? The average smartphone is made up of roughly 80% of the stable elements on the periodic
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) announced it will mark International Women’s Day on March 8 by reaffirming its commitment to breaking barriers and advancing opportunities for women and equity-priority groups in the skilled trades. This year’s theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment," is a powerful call to action—one that aligns with CAF's efforts to c
Cascabel copper-gold project in northern Ecuador. ( Image courtesy of SolGold. ) Ecuador-focused SolGold (LON, TSX: SOLG) has appointed Dan Vujcic as its new chief executive officer as part of a restructuring aimed at accelerating the development of its flagship Cascabel copper-gold project. The company also named Paul Smith as non-executive chairperson and announced that outgoing CEO
Canada’s Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) network announced recently it has received funding of C$5M from Canada’s strategic innovation fund (SIF) and it is launching its fourth Canada-wide call for proposals. The MICA network is based in the mining centre of Sudbury, Ontario. It is a collaborative, national innovation ecosystem managed by the Centre for Excellence
Ceibo CEO Cristobal Unduragga. Image from Ceibo. Ceibo, a BHP- backed Chilean mining technology startup that struck a deal with with Glencore in Nov. 2024 to test its copper leaching technology announced it has appointed Cleve Lightfoot, former head of innovation at BHP and ex-Glencore general manager, to its board as an advisor. Ceibo, Jetti Resources and Rio Tinto Group’s Nuto
Michael Scherb, founder and CEO of Appian Capital Advisory. Credit: Appian Capital Advisory Appian Capital Advisory LLP, investment advisor to private capital funds that invest in companies in metals and mining, announced Wednesday a planned restructuring of its operations in Brazil by appointing new leadership to oversee its portfolio companies. Atlantic Nickel’s Santa Rita
Ross McEwan (left) and current BHP chair Ken MacKenzie (right). Photo credit: Arsineh Houspian. BHP, the world’s biggest listed mining company, said on Wednesday that former National Australia Bank CEO Ross McEwan would be its new chairman, replacing Ken MacKenzie, who will step down on March 31. In his new role, McEwan is expected to be tasked with overseeing the selection of BHP’s next CE
Viola MacMillan. ( Image: ECW Press. ) A new book hitting shelves mid-February takes readers deep into the remarkable, and at times scandalous, life of Viola MacMillan, a trailblazer in Canada’s mining industry. Titled Windfall: Viola MacMillan and Her Notorious Mining Scandal , the book by author Tim Falconer explores the highs and lows of a woman who defied norms, broke
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