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Tertiary Minerals Appoints Lorenz Werndle as Non-Executive Director 1 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mining Personality 

Tertiary Minerals Appoints Lorenz Werndle as Non-Executive Director

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Tertiary Minerals Appoints Lorenz Werndle to Board as Donald McAlister Steps Down Tertiary Minerals has appointed Lorenz Werndle as an independent Non-Executive Director, strengthening its board as the mineral exploration company advances its portfolio in southern Africa and other key markets. Werndle joins the board with immediate effect and will replace Donald McAlister, who is stepping down on 4 August 2026 after more than 25 years with the company due to other full-time work commitments. Werndle currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Kavango Resources and brings extensive experience in… Read More Here
Vedanta Names Arun Misra CEO as First-Quarter Profit Surges 2 Corporate News International Mining Personality 

Vedanta Names Arun Misra CEO as First-Quarter Profit Surges

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Vedanta Appoints Arun Misra as CEO as Q1 Profit Jumps 72% on Strong Metal Prices Indian metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta has appointed Arun Misra as chief executive officer for a one-year term starting August 1, 2026, as the company reported a sharp increase in first-quarter profit driven by stronger metal prices. Misra, who currently heads Vedanta subsidiary Hindustan Zinc, will take over as CEO as the group benefits from favourable market conditions across its metals portfolio. Vedanta reported consolidated net profit of 54.73 billion Indian rupees ($572.4 million) for… Read More Here
Yannick Makola Appointed First Congolese Managing Director of Kamoto Copper Company 3 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Mining Personality 

Yannick Makola Appointed First Congolese Managing Director of Kamoto Copper Company

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Glencore’s KCC Names Yannick Makola as First Congolese CEO to Lead Major DRC Copper Producer Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a subsidiary of global mining group Glencore in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has appointed Yannick Makola as Managing Director, subject to approval by the company’s Board of Directors. The appointment marks a historic milestone for KCC, as Makola becomes the first Congolese national to lead the company since its establishment. Makola joined KCC in 2020 as General Manager responsible for Processing before advancing through senior leadership roles. He most recently… Read More Here
Gemfields Announces CEO Departure Amid Ruby Mine Production and Security Challenges 4 Mining Personality Corporate News Gemstones International 

Gemfields Announces CEO Departure Amid Ruby Mine Production and Security Challenges

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Gemfields CEO Sean Gilbertson Steps Down as Mozambique Ruby Mine Faces Production Challenges Gemfields has announced that Chief Executive Officer Sean Gilbertson will step down from his role and as a director of the company on July 15, 2026, by mutual agreement with the board. Chief Financial Officer David Lovett has been appointed interim CEO while retaining his current responsibilities. Nonexecutive Chairperson Bruce Cleaver will provide additional support to the executive team as the board begins the search for a permanent successor. The company thanked Gilbertson for his leadership and… Read More Here
Godard Motemona Appointed Director General of Congo’s Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) 5 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining Personality 

Godard Motemona Appointed Director General of Congo’s Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN)

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DRC Appoints Godard Motemona as New Director General of FOMIN to Oversee Mining Wealth for Future Generations Godard Motemona has been appointed Director General of the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN), replacing Faustin Biringanine, according to a presidential order read on national television on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He assumes leadership of the strategic public institution responsible for safeguarding a portion of mining revenues to ensure long-term benefits for future generations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prior to this appointment, Motemona served as Vice Minister of Mines in… Read More Here
Codelco Appoints Jorge Gómez as New CEO Amid Production Scandal and Leadership Shake-Up in Chile 6 International Corporate News Mining Personality 

Codelco Appoints Jorge Gómez as New CEO Amid Production Scandal and Leadership Shake-Up in Chile

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Chile’s Codelco Names Jorge Gómez CEO as State Copper Giant Seeks Stability After Production Reporting Scandal Chile’s state-owned copper producer Codelco has appointed Jorge Gómez as its new chief executive officer as the company continues to navigate the fallout from a scandal involving inflated production figures. In an official statement, Codelco confirmed that Gómez will assume the role on July 13, succeeding current CEO Rubén Alvarado. The appointment follows earlier reporting by Reuters, which cited sources familiar with the decision. Gómez joins Codelco after serving since 2012 as head of… Read More Here
Rio Tinto Appoints BP Executive Trudi Charles as Chief Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer 7 International Corporate News Mining Personality 

Rio Tinto Appoints BP Executive Trudi Charles as Chief Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer

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Rio Tinto names Trudi Charles from BP as new chief legal officer to strengthen governance and corporate affairs leadership Diversified mining group Rio Tinto has appointed Trudi Charles as its new Chief Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer, succeeding Isabelle Deschamps. The appointment will take effect on August 1. Charles joins Rio Tinto from energy major BP, where she currently serves as Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President for Legal, Supply, Trading and Shipping. She has spent more than two decades at BP, holding a range of senior legal… Read More Here
Chile Appoints New Codelco Chairman as Govt Orders Audit Into Production and Financial Irregularities 8 International Corporate News Mining Personality 

Chile Appoints New Codelco Chairman as Govt Orders Audit Into Production and Financial Irregularities

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Chile replaces Codelco chairman and launches audit amid copper production and financial concerns at world’s largest copper producer Chile’s government has appointed Bernardo Fontaine to replace Máximo Pacheco as chairman of Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, marking a significant leadership change as the administration of newly inaugurated President José Antonio Kast intensifies scrutiny of the company’s debt levels, cost overruns, and production performance. Fontaine, an economist and corporate executive, will assume the role on May 26, coinciding with the end of Pacheco’s four-year term. The government also appointed Luz… Read More Here
Zambia’s Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe Inaugurates New Minerals Regulation Commission Board 9 Mining in Zambia Mining Personality 

Zambia’s Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe Inaugurates New Minerals Regulation Commission Board

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Zambia Appoints New Minerals Regulation Commission Board to Strengthen Mining Oversight and Investor Confidence Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has inaugurated nine board members of the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC), charging them with strengthening oversight, promoting legal mining activities and enhancing accountability in the sector. Speaking during the induction ceremony in Lusaka, Mr Kabuswe urged the newly appointed board to champion responsible mining practices, enforce compliance with mining laws and ensure the sector continues contributing to economic growth, job creation and foreign exchange earnings. According to the Zambia… Read More Here
Barrick Mining Names North America Leadership Team Ahead of Planned IPO 10 International Corporate News Gold Mining Personality 

Barrick Mining Names North America Leadership Team Ahead of Planned IPO

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Barrick Appoints Executive Team to Lead North American Business Spin-Off Barrick Mining Corporation announced on Tuesday the appointment of a new executive leadership team for its North American operations as the company moves forward with plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) for the business. The restructuring marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen operational focus and unlock shareholder value from its North American asset base. Key Leadership Appointments The newly formed leadership team will oversee the standalone operations of Barrick’s North American division as it… Read More Here

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