Rio Tinto appoints two new non-executive directors to board

Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is not keeping pace. 

Brett Lynch played a key role in the acquisition of the North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec.

This follows another job cut announcement 10 days earlier, when Codelco said it would trim 10% of staff.

The move comes as Fortescue attempts to reorient itself toward green energy and decarbonizing its mining operations.

Three senior vice presidents on the executive leadership team are stepping down as the metals producer approaches a September deadline to relocate its headquarters to Vancouver.

Richard Jordinson will replace Marcelo Godoy, who since July has been the interim COO following the retirement of Ludwig Eybers.

Key moves in the mining sector.

Selected companies will receive up to $500,000 cash payment from BHP, together with access to a network of internal and external experts to help guide development.

As enthusiasm for zero-emission technologies accelerates into the mainstream, Canada has lost one of its earliest and most ardent champions of critical minerals.