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…
Read MoreFLSmidth has selected Toni Laaksonen to serve as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately, based out of its Copenhagen corporate headquarters. Laaksonen, who first joined the company as Service Business Line president in June 2025, replaces Mikko Keto, who announced in November 2025 that he planned to step down from his post. Laaksonen, a seasoned executive in the global…
Read MoreJ.H. Fletcher recently announced that Greg Hinshaw is retiring from the company as chief executive officer, effective immediately, and will be succeeded by the previous president, Rod Duncan. Duncan, who began his Fletcher career as an intern, has worked in practically every area of the business. He will oversee production, strengthen customer and industry partnerships, and ensure the organization is…
Read MoreConveyor system supplier Flexco has named Chip Winiarski as executive vice president and chief commercial officer as part of a realignment of its senior leadership. In this role, Winiarski will lead a comprehensive realignment of the company’s sales regions, with sales, sales support, and customer experience resources consolidated under his leadership. Additionally, effective immediately, Keith Staninger has been named EVP…
Read MoreMats Eriksson, business area manager for Mining at Sandvik, confirmed he will retire in 2027 and transition to a role as senior advisor for the supplier in the interim. This year, he will leave his position as president of the business area and as a member of group management when a successor takes office, tentatively on 1 July. Once that…
Read MorePeabody Energy President and CEO Jim Grech has been appointed chair of the National Coal Council (NCC). Grech, who joined Peabody in 2021 in his same seat, has over 35 years of experience in the coal and natural resources industry. He is a board member of America’s Power, the National Mining Association and Blue Danube Incorporated, and is a member…
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