Canada could become a global leader in green iron production by seizing a market opportunity valued at up to C$25 billion annually while creating up to 14,000 new jobs, according to a new report released this week– Strategic Decarbonization of the Canadian Iron and Steel Industry. The report, authored by Canadian Dr. Chris Bataille at Columbia University’s Centre on Global Energy
Submitted image. Over 100,000 learners will be upskilled across Europe through vocational and professional education in a strategic initiative to deliver critical skills for EU industrial competitiveness and resilience. EIT RawMaterials, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union, will lead the newly launched European Raw Materials Academy
Matthew Daley, Image from Linkedin. Australia’s South32 on Monday named Matthew Daley to lead the diversified miner when long-serving CEO Graham Kerr steps down in 2026, with Daley in the interim joining as deputy chief executive officer early next year. Daley has more than 20 years of experience in the metals and mining industry and is expected to help the miner continue its base metals expansion
As the global economy accelerates toward electrification and sustainability, the mining industry stands at the forefront of this transformation. Supplying the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, renewable energy, and digital technologies, mining is an essential pillar of the green energy transition. Yet, alongside this bright future lies a critical challenge: an urgent need for a
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) announced Monday that it launched The Innovation & Technology Society (ITS) at CIM CONNECT in Montreal in early May to unite innovators and companies across the mining value chain. At the heart of the initiative, CIM said, is the drive to accelerate the development and adoption of solutions to the industry’s most pr
Natascha Viljoen. Image from Newmont. Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM) announced Friday that Natascha Viljoen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Newmont, Viljoen served as the Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American Platinum, the world’s largest primary producer of plati
Critical Metals (Nasdaq: CRML) announced Friday the appointments of several executive leaders. Sergey Savchenko has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO), George Karageorge has been named Chief Technical Officer, Thomas McNamara has been named Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations and John Thomas has been named General Counsel. All four executives will re
During the 27th annual Mining Health and Safety Conference in Sudbury, Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced C$6.78 million in funding to protect people in Ontario’s natural resources sectors. In a strategic, province-wide collaboration, the WSIB has partnered with Workplace Safety North (WSN) and the Institute for Work and Health (IWH) to lead a proactive campai
Horizon North, a division of Dexterra Group, which provides infrastructure services in Canada for energy and forestry services, reportedly locked out minimum wage camp workers on Tuesday, leaving them Stranded in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Nine workers delegated management at Horizon North’s Kobes Creek Lodge, asking for a fair contract. Before they could finish speaking, management in
Nogales Mayor Jorge Maldonado; Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, South32 Hermosa president Pat Risner; and Santa Cruz County supervisor Rudy Molera. Supplied image. South32 (ASX: S32) announced it has broken ground on Centro, a remote operations center in Nogales, Arizona, that will support the Hermosa project. The Hermosa project is currently the only advanced US mining project capable of
BHP CEO Mike Henry (Credit: BHP) BHP Group is preparing to begin looking for a new chief executive officer in the coming months, with key lieutenants already jostling for position to succeed boss Mike Henry at the top of the world’s biggest miner. The understanding at BHP is that Henry is now heading toward the end of his tenure, according to company insiders. They emphasized that no decision has
Ontario’s mine rescue teams are once again facing off in the 2025 Ontario Mine Rescue District Competition running May 7 to 9. In five different arenas across the province, these specialized volunteers will have a new chance to demonstrate their emergency response capabilities. Headed by industry professionals at Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR), teams of mine rescue volunteers end their rigorous t
Pictured (L-R) Richard Cohen (MD Port, Rail & Core Services - Iron Ore, Rio Tinto) with the representatives of Pilbara Rail Maintenance at the Rio Tinto Supplier Recognition Gala, Chris Prior (Managing Director), Chelsea Herman (General Counsel) and Damien Casson (Business Manager) Pilbara Rail Maintenance (PRM) has been awarded the Operational Excellence Award at the 2025 Rio Tinto Supplier R
Image: Carbon Removal Alliance The carbon removal industry could positively impact both the climate and the mining jobs market, according to a recent report released by US-based non-profit the Carbon Removal Alliance. The analysis, conducted independently by Rhodium Group, assesses the carbon removal sector’s economic opportunities. The report shows that a carbon removal industry capable of
Northisle Copper and Gold (TSX-V: NCX) announced Monday it has appointed Alexander Davidson to its board of directors effective April 6.. Davidson stands as a globally acclaimed mining leader who brings more than four decades of mineral exploration and corporate development expertise to the company, it said. During his time at Barrick Gold as executive vice president of exploration and corpo
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