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South African billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots

The 82-year-old serial investor has dived into something that harkens back to the start of his storied career nearly half a century ago.

Bloomberg News | February 26, 2024 | 9:23 am

Mining People: DRF Gold, Goldshore, Newmont, O3 Mining

Key moves in the mining sector.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 6:50 am

Appian appoints strategic advisor on global affairs; partners with SAFE

Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP is senior strategic advisor on…

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 6:58 am

CRU appoints Angela Durrant as principal base metals analyst, Australia

Durrant will be leading the Nickel Asset Service.

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 6:25 am

Carnegie Museum of Natural History awards University of Arizona geosciences professor

Robert T. Downs is the winner of the 2023 Carnegie…

Staff Writer | February 20, 2024 | 2:33 pm

Construction kicks off soon on USGS research facility at Colorado School of Mines

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

Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 4:32 pm

Rio Tinto names Jerome Pecresse as new aluminum CEO, eyes low-carbon future

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

Reuters | September 5, 2023 | 8:23 am

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance marks fifth year of QMEA GIRLS mentoring program

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

Staff Writer | September 4, 2023 | 2:08 pm

Another Glencore veteran departs as trader Popovic retires

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

Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 11:18 am

It’s getting harder to find mining engineers a green world needs

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

Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 10:18 am

Mining People: Alpha Exploration, FPX Nickel, Ion Energy, NexGen, Reunion Gold, Silverstock, Valterra, Wescan Goldfields

Key moves in the mining sector.

Staff Writer | September 1, 2023 | 8:55 am

Females mining new frontiers: Breaking barriers and reshaping mining engineering in South Africa

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

Staff Writer | September 1, 2023 | 7:54 am

Fortescue CFO leaves three days after CEO’s departure

Christine Morris was appointed CFO of Fortescue's metals division in June and assumed the role in early July.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2023 | 3:52 am

Mosaic CEO James O’Rourke to step down at year-end

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

Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 2:35 pm

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