On January 12, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright appointed Chris Hamilton, president and chief executive officer of the West Virginia Coal Association, to serve as a member of the National Coal Council (NCC). The association said that Secretary Wright’s appointment of Hamilton recognizes his decades of leadership and advocacy for coal communities, energy policy development, and job preservation within…
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Atkins tapped for National Coal Council
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has appointed Ramaco Resources Chairman and CEO Randall Atkins as a member of the re-established National Coal Council (NCC). The move allows Atkins to return to NCC service; he was the last chairman of the council in 2021 when former President Biden allowed the charter to lapse, forcing it to cease operations. “The Council’s…
Read MoreBKT names Borman new head of OTR
BKT announced the appointment of Craig Borman as head of OTR at the American subsidiary of Balkrishna Industries Ltd. The arrival of Borman at BKT USA underlines the company’s strategic vision towards the OTR industry, as part of BKT’s roadmap to 2030 in the mining, construction, port, and materials handling sectors. With nearly two decades of experience in sales and…
Read MoreKeto stepping down as FLSmidth CEO
FLSmidth confirmed on November 17 that its chief executive officer, Mikko Keto, will resign from his position to assume an executive role with a non-competing company. The company said Keto will continue in his current capacity in the coming months to ensure business continuity, while the board of directors advances a structured CEO succession process. It is expected that he…
Read MoreCygnus Metals names Kwong CEO
Cygnus Metals has promoted COO Nick Kwong to the role of president and chief executive officer, effective December 12. This follows the transition of Ernest Mast from managing director to non-executive director. Kwong is a globally experienced mining engineer who has led operations, feasibility studies and mine building activities over the past 20 years. He has been COO of the…
Read MorePhillippi elected UMWA international secretary-treasurer
Michael Phillippi was elected as the international secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) on October 29. He succeeds international president Brian Sanson in this critical leadership role, bringing with him years of dedicated service to the union and its members. A native of Morgantown, W.Va., Phillippi began his career in the coal industry as an underground miner…
Read MoreBinMaster’s McLain steps down, Hudson steps up
Garner Industries, parent company of BinMaster, HerdStar, and Senix, has announced that Scott McLain, president and chief executive officer, will step down after more than three decades of service. McLain will remain involved as a chairman of the board, shareholder, and strategic advisor. Under McLain’s leadership, Garner Industries evolved into a diversified global manufacturer best known for BinMaster industrial sensors…
Read MoreRamaco Resources appoints SVP of Critical Minerals Processing
Ramaco Resources named Martin van Wyk as senior vice president of Critical Minerals Processing. He brings more than 23 years of global experience in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and rare earth elements (REEs) flowsheet development to the role. “Martin’s depth of experience in rare earth and critical mineral processing is unmatched, and his innovative approach to flowsheet development and process optimization…
Read MoreBKT announces leadership changes
Off-highway tire manufacturer BKT has named Jay Dhillon as president of BKT USA. He will focus on guiding BKT’s long-term growth strategy, expanding its presence in new and existing markets, and ensuring the company consistently upholds its vision and values in the U.S. market. “I am excited to join the BKT team and contribute to its forward-looking growth. With over…
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Niagara hires UK, Ireland sales manager
Haver & Boecker Niagara announced Martin Loughran as the new sales manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Loughran will support customers in the region by strengthening existing relationships and expanding access to Haver & Boecker Niagara’s proven solutions, including vibrating screens, advanced diagnostics and service expertise. Loughran is stepping into a…
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