Frontieras North America has announced the appointment of two-decade global finance veteran Jose Lopez as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The company said his hiring signals a critical milestone in the company’s trajectory as it prepares for a public listing and scales construction of its $850 million flagship facility in Mason County, W.Va. Lopez has experience across public accounting…
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FLSmidth announces new corporate model
After five years with FLSmidth, Mikko Tepponen, chief digital officer & chief operations officer, will be leaving the company at the end of the month. Following his departure, the position will be eliminated. “Mikko has played a critical role in the transformation of FLSmidth. This includes expanding our digital offerings, strengthening our global manufacturing and supply chain, and implementing our…
Read MoreRio Tinto chief to step down
After four years at the helm, Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm will be stepping down later this year. The miner said “a rigorous selection process is already underway” to find his successor. “Under Jakob’s leadership, Rio Tinto has restored trust with key stakeholders, aligned our portfolio with the commodities where demand growth is strongest, built a diverse and talented…
Read MoreRamaco Resources names new executive
Ramaco Resources has hired Michael Woloschuk as executive vice president for critical mineral operations. He will lead all aspects of the company’s work to develop and commercialize the Brook rare earth mine in Sheridan, Wyo. Most recently, Woloschuk served as global executive director of Critical Minerals for the Fluor Corporation, where he was also involved in development of the Brook…
Read MoreWIM UK appoints new managing director
Women in Mining UK has named Lucy Crane as managing director of the organization, and an executive director of the WIM UK board of directors, effective May 7. She succeeds Dr. Stacy Hope, who will continue to work with WIM UK. Crane brings a wealth of experience as a geologist and sustainability consultant, with a long-standing commitment to driving positive…
Read MoreSouth32 names Kerr successor
Matthew Daley will join South32 as deputy chief executive officer on February 2, 2026, and will assume the role of chief executive officer once Graham Kerr steps down later that year. Daley is currently the technical and operations director and a member of the executive leadership team at Anglo American. He joined the miner in 2017 as group head of…
Read MoreCIM selects Smallwood
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has appointed Randy Smallwood as its incoming president-elect for 2027-2028. Smallwood will officially take on the role of CIM president in May 2027, following Candace MacGibbon (2025–2026) and John Rhind (2026–2027). In this role, Smallwood will work closely as a member of the CIM Council with the president and president-elect to…
Read MoreNewmont makes Viljoen president, COO
Newmont said May 2 that Natascha Viljoen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to its president and chief operating officer. Viljoen, who will continue to report directly to CEO Tom Palmer, had been in the seat of COO since 2023. Prior to joining Newmont, Viljoen served as the CEO of Anglo American Platinum. A metallurgical engineer,…
Read MoreJennmar appoints Portwood as COO
Pennsylvania-based supplier Jennmar has confirmed the selection of Michael Portwood as its Chief Operating Officer. Portwood, a 30-year veteran of the mining, civil, manufacturing and automotive industries, will oversee all Jennmar operations in the U.S. and internationally. He succeeds Robert Wise, who served as COO for 11 years and will continue to provide operational expertise as part of the Jennmar…
Read MoreCat’s Umpleby to become executive chairman; Creed elected CEO
After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Chairman and CEO James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board, effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him. After assuming the role of CEO on Jan. 1, 2017, Umpleby led the development and execution of a new…
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