The $240 million building will be occupied by about 250 USGS researchers, 68 Mines researchers and 150 Mines students.

Executive has held senior leadership roles in companies such as General Electric and GE Renewable Energy.

The academy encourages a talent pipeline of employees into vocational and professional careers, with a focus on female and Indigenous participation.

Glencore's co-head of zinc and copper trading Nick Popovic is retiring after more than 30 years.

In regions like Canada and the US, enrollment or graduation from university courses related to mining engineering slipped in recent years.

Key moves in the mining sector.

In a field traditionally dominated by men, the accomplishments of Wits University alumni Dr Pontsho Twala and Dr Adwoa Issaka are inspirational. 

Bruce Bodine, Mosaic's senior vice president of North America, would take charge as the new CEO in January.