Wayne Palmer was nominated by President Trump to serve as assistant secretary of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at the Department of Labor. He is the former executive vice president of the Essential Minerals Association (EMA). “Wayne has not only been a terrific asset to the EMA team since he joined the association in 2021, but he has…
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Cat promotes Creed to COO
Caterpillar Inc. announced Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1. In this position, Creed will report to Jim Umpleby, chairman and chief executive officer. Reporting to Creed will be group presidents Tony Fassino of Construction Industries, Denise Johnson of Resource Industries and Bob…
Read MoreEriez names new CFO, treasurer
Eriez has appointed Daryl Leach as chief financial officer and treasurer. According to Lukas Guenthardt, president and CEO, Leach brings a wealth of financial expertise and leadership experience to the Eriez corporate team.
Read MoreFranklin Electric taps Levine
Franklin Electric has appointed Greg Levin to serve as its vice president and president for its Global Water division, replacing a retiring Donald Kenney.
Read MoreBKT announces U.S., Canada leadership changes
Global off-highway tire manufacturer Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has named Douglas C. Kershaw as president of its U.S. subsidiary BKT USA, one of several leadership appointments effective August 1.
Read MoreAugusta Gold seats Wickens as operations VP
Jim Wickens has been appointed as vice president of operations for Canadian developer Augusta Gold, effective immediately.
Read MoreArizona Sonoran boosts management team
Copper-focused Arizona Sonoran (ASCU) announced it has appointed Dan Johnson as its newest project manager, John Peterson as its senior environmental professional and Kevin Canario as director of Finance.
Read MoreGatos Silver loses Orr, gains Andres in CEO transition
Explorer and producer Gatos Silver, a majority participant in the Los Gatos joint venture that is advancing a silver and zinc project in Mexico, has accepted the resignation of retiring CEO Stephan Orr and has appointed Dale Andres as his replacement.
Read MoreTrevali taps du Preez as COO
Canadian base miner and Caribou lead-zinc operation owner Trevali Mining has selected global operations veteran and its own CTO Derek du Preez to serve as its chief operating officer.
Read MoreWilliamson confirmed as new MSHA Assistant Secretary
The U.S. Senate held a voice vote and confirmed Chris Williamson as the next assistant secretary for mine safety and health. The West Virginia native comes to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) where he was senior counsel to Chair Lauren McFerran.
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