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

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Constance0 comment

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

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

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Constance0 comment

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

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

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

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

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Barrick Mining Names North America Leadership Team Ahead of Planned IPO

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Constance

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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BHP Names Brandon Craig CEO as Copper Takes Centre Stage in Strategic Shift

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Constance

BHP Appoints Brandon Craig as CEO, Signaling Pivot to Copper and Growth in the Americas BHP (ASX, LON: BHP) has promoted long-serving executive Brandon Craig to chief executive officer, cementing the miner’s strategic pivot toward copper as Mike Henry’s tenure comes to an end. Craig, a 25-year veteran, will assume the role on July 1 after leading BHP’s Americas division, overseeing its expanding copper and potash portfolio. While speculation tied Henry’s departure to BHP’s failed $49 billion bid for Anglo American (LON: AAL), the transition had been planned since last… Read More Here

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Barrick Mining Expands Executive Committee with Two Senior Appointments

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Barrick Mining Appoints Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officers to Strengthen Government and Policy Strategy Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B; TSX: ABX) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two new members to its executive committee, reinforcing its focus on government engagement and public policy as strategic priorities. The Toronto-based gold and copper producer announced the appointment of James J. McGuire as Chief Legal and Policy Officer and Woo Lee as Chief Global Affairs Officer. The company said the changes underscore its commitment to enhancing institutional capabilities that… Read More Here

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DRC President Reshuffles Gecamines Leadership Amid US Minerals Talks

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Replaces Gecamines Chair and CEO as US Minerals Deal Negotiations Advance The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced the board chair and chief executive of state mining company Gecamines, marking a significant leadership shake-up as negotiations with Washington over a minerals partnership gather momentum. According to an official statement broadcast on state television, Deogratias Ngele Masudi, a senior government official and former justice minister, has been appointed chair of Gecamines. Baraka Kabemba has been named the company’s new chief executive officer. Former chair Guy Robert… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes Resigns Amid Rail, Regulatory, and Geopolitical Pressures

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Steps Down as Iron Ore Projects Face Rail Access and Guinea Regulatory Challenges Bronwyn Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic, has resigned after four years leading the Liberian- and Guinean-focused iron ore developer. The company is majority-owned by U.S.-Canadian billionaire Robert Friedland. Her departure comes at a time when Ivanhoe Atlantic is navigating a complex mix of infrastructure constraints, regulatory hurdles, and heightened geopolitical scrutiny. Ivanhoe Atlantic’s export strategy is heavily dependent on access to Liberia’s Yekepa–Buchanan rail corridor, which connects the Mount Nimba… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Announces Resignation of Non-Executive Director Nicholas Taylor

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

ubilee Metals Board Update: Nicholas Taylor Resigns as Non-Executive Director Copper producer Jubilee Metals has announced that Nicholas Taylor has resigned from his position as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Taylor, who was appointed to the board in 2020, served as chair of the audit and risk committee and was also a member of the remuneration committee. During his tenure, he previously served on the safety and sustainability committee. Jubilee stated that new appointments to the affected committees will be made in due course, including the designation of a… Read More Here

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Mali Appoints Former Barrick Executive to New Ministerial Role Overseeing Gold Mining Sector

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Mali Creates New Ministerial Role to Tighten Presidential Control of Mining Sector Mali’s military-led government has created a new ministerial-level position to oversee the country’s mining sector, significantly strengthening presidential control over the gold industry, the nation’s most important source of revenue. A former Barrick Mining executive has been appointed to the role. Legal documents outlining the new position show that the minister will have authority to oversee the implementation of mining policy, monitor compliance with the mining code, and review reports submitted by mining licence holders—responsibilities that were previously… Read More Here