One of the biggest challenges facing the mining industry is a growing skills gap created by an aging workforce and a dearth of talent waiting next in line.
The recommendation was part of a report submitted Friday to Vale’s board, which has been weighing whether to renew Bartolomeo’s term as CEO or start a worldwide recruitment process.
News comes just days after Deborah Caudle, the chief financial officer of the miner’s energy arm, said she had left the firm created by billionaire Andrew Forrest.