Appian Capital Advisory, the investment advisor to private capital funds investing in metals and mining companies, has announced the appointment of Zetti Gavelan as deputy chief operating officer (COO). Gavelan will oversee Appian’s operational portfolio and provide technical due diligence on pipeline inve
Victory Metals (ASX:VTM) has announced the appointment of an team of internationally recognised technical leaders to drive the development of its flagship North Stanmore heavy rare earths project in Western Australia and future growth pipeline. Experts Ken Baxter, Scott Atkinson, Dr Ludovic (Ludo) Dumée, and Peter Hedley join Tech
Integra Resources announced Monday the appointment of Chantal Lavoie, P.Eng., ICD.D, to the company’s Board of Directors. Lavoie is a mining engineer and seasoned executive with more than 40 years of experience in mine development, operations, capital project execution and corporate governance across gold, base metals, diamonds and iron ore. Most recently, La
Junior miners are trimming drill programs and pushing back fieldwork this year as shortages of geologists and drill crews drive up costs and limit access to contractors. With major miners offering higher pay and securing equipment under long-term contracts, many juniors are struggling to access the people and rigs needed to advance early-stage projects. It’s adding pressure to already constr
The United Steelworkers union (USW) installed a historic slate of leaders Monday, led by new International President Roxanne Brown and National Director for Canada Marty Warren. Roxanne Brown becomes the 10th International President of the USW, North America’s largest industrial union since its founding in 1942. Elected last fall, she replaces David McCall, who did not seek re-election
Barrick Mining announced Tuesday the appointments of James J. McGuire as Chief Legal and Policy Officer and Woo Lee as Chief Global Affairs Officer. Both will report to Barrick’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Hill, and will be members of the Executive Committee. McGuire brings over 30 years of legal (civil and criminal) experience representing leading corporations, financial institut
Workplace Safety North (WSN) has announced the release of its new Accelerated Mining Supervisor Common Core training pathway launching in May. The Accelerated pathway is a streamlined delivery option that allows mining supervisors to complete required training more quickly. Delivered over four to five days, each course provides practical instruction while meeting all Mi
Atlantic Strategic Minerals (ASM), a subsidiary of Appian Capital Advisory, announced Tuesday it has appointed John Elder as the new Chief Executive Officer of its mining and mineral processing facilities in Virginia. Elder, who brings almost 40 years of experience working in the critical minerals sector, will be focused on delivering a resilient US supply chain for&
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) has announced that Robert Samek has been appointed to its Board of Directors and will join the Audit & Risk and Compensation committees. In addition, given the strong performance of the business under Mark Hill’s leadership, the Board has appointed him as President and CEO to lead the company through the planned IPO p
Wheaton Precious Metals announced Friday as part of the company’s strategic succession planning, Haytham Hodaly, currently president, will succeed Randy Smallwood as Wheaton’s Chief Executive Officer, reflecting an ongoing leadership evolution to support the next phase of growth. After more than 15 years of leading the business he co-founded, Smallwood
Torex Gold Resources announced that Jody Kuzenko, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and previously Chief Operating Officer since 2018, will retire from the company immediately following the Annual and Special Shareholder Meeting on June 17. As part of the company's long-term succession planning, Andrew Snowden, who has served as Chief
Osisko Development (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) announced Tuesday the appointment of Sarah Harrison as Vice President, Permitting and Compliance, effective February 2, 2026. Harrison joins Osisko Development from JDS Energy & Mining, where she most recently held the position of Project Manager within its Environmental Division. Harrison is a permitting
Ed Toms. Image: GTMI. The Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI), an independent organization dedicated to improving the safety of mine tailings facilities, announced Monday the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Ed Toms, and the establishment of a Technical Committee. Both announcements follow a thorough process of review and select
Ashley McAleese. Image: Cove Kaz Capital. Cove Kaz Capital Group has announced the appointment of Ashley McAleese as Chief Operating Officer (COO), with immediate effect. This key leadership appointment comes at a pivotal moment in the development of the Severniy Katpar tungsten project, one of the world’s largest known undeveloped tungsten resources. As Cove K
Benjamin Binet-Laisne, who left Goldman Sachs Group Inc this week as head of precious metals trading, is set to join Mercuria Energy Group, according to a person familiar with the matter. It’s the latest high-profile hire in metals for Mercuria, better known for trading oil and gas. Since bringing in former Trafigura Group metals co-head Kostas Bintas in 2024, the firm has built out its division t
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