The Weir Group announced that, following 10 years as CEO and 16 years with Weir, Jon Stanton will step down as CEO on 1 August and be succeeded by Andrew Neilson. Neilson, who was also elected to the board of directors, will become CEO designate before assuming full responsibilities as CEO on 1 August. Andrew joined Weir in 2010 and…
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Sandvik has appointed Patrick Murphy as president of business area Mining and new member of the Sandvik Group executive management, effective July 1. He succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down from the role ahead of his planned retirement in 2027. “Patrick Murphy is an experienced international leader with a strong track record and proven leadership skills from his previous…
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Caterpillar confirmed that its chief financial officer (CFO) Andrew Bonfield has elected to retire effective October 1, and has appointed company veteran Kyle Epley as his replacement. Bonfield, who is stepping back after eight years, will assume an advisory role for the transition, through October 1. Bonfield was named 2025 CFO of the Year by the CFO Leadership Council and…
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Jonathan Allen has been appointed Metso’s chief growth officer, effective May 1. He will be responsible for the business growth function, consisting of strategy, mergers & acquisitions, AI, data & analytics, sustainability, safety, quality, communications & public affairs, marketing & brand and corporate procurement. He will be member of the Metso Leadership team and will report to President and CEO…
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Following an extensive search process, South32 Chief Operating Officer Dr. Vanessa Torres will succeed Mark Norwell as the managing director and CEO of Perenti, effective June 1. She will officially join the company on April 13. Torres has more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the global resources industry, and a proven track record in driving…
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The board of BHP announced that Brandon Craig will become chief executive officer (CEO) and a director of BHP Group Limited on July 1. He will succeed current CEO Mike Henry, who will step down after six and a half years in the role. “We are very pleased [that] an executive of Brandon Craig’s caliber and extensive experience has been…
Read MoreExplosives and blasting leader Austin Powder has appointed Mark Dawson as president of US & Canada Services, effective April 1. He will report to John Rathbun, Austin Powder president and CEO. “Mark is a proven leader with a strong track record of managing complex transformations and identifying and executing organic and inorganic growth opportunities,” said Rathbun. Dawson brings tremendous experience…
Read MoreAustmine announced the appointment of Tony Davis as chief executive officer, effective April 1. Following his appointment, Vanessa Haberland will transition from Interim CEO to chief operating officer, continuing to support organizational delivery and member outcomes. Davis joins Austmine with more than 30 years of senior executive experience across government and mining-related industrial, energy and advanced manufacturing sectors, with a…
Read MoreAs part of B2Gold’s leadership succession planning, President and CEO Clive Johnson is set to retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4. He has served in the roles since B2Gold’s founding in 2007. Johnson led the successful transition and growth of B2Gold from a junior exploration company to a responsible international gold producer, with four operating mines…
Read MoreAs part of Torex Gold Resources’ long-term succession planning, Andrew Snowden, who has served as chief financial officer since 2021, will assume the role of president and CEO when current President and CEO Jody Kuzenko retires on June 17. “After eight years with Torex and a career that has spanned almost 30 years, my mandate as CEO has been delivered…
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