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Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 admin

Anglo American Plc appointed a female chief executive officer to run its South African iron ore business for the first time as the mining giant reshuffles its top bulk commodities management. Mpumi Zikalala, currently managing director of De Beers managed operations, will take over as CEO of Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. on Jan. 1, Anglo said Tuesday in a statement. She will replace Themba Mkhwanazi, who will take over as head of bulk commodities from Seamus French, who is leaving the company. The changes come as mining remains male-dominated, despite… Read More Here

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Zambian president names new mines minister

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 admin

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday announced the appointment of lawmaker Paul Chanda Kabuswe as the country’s new minister of mines and minerals. Honorable Kabuswe is a businessman and a political scientist, he holds a Bachelor of science degree in Politics and International Relations. Kabuswe, member of parliament for Chililabombwe, in Zambia’s northern copperbelt, was expected to be sworn in on Wednesday, the president’s office said in a press statement. Hichilema also designated Francis Chipimo to act as central bank governor following the resignation of the current governor, Christopher Mvunga,… Read More Here

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Top finance role at BME for Nadia Statham

September 2, 2021September 5, 2021 admin

Nadia Statham has been appointed Financial Director of blasting and explosives company BME, a member of the JSE-listed Omnia Group. Joining BME in 2017 as Head of Commercial, Statham progressed to the position of General Manager Commercial in 2019 – becoming a member of the Executive Committee and playing a key role in customer and contract negotiations. “Despite the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is an exciting time to be serving the mining sector,” she said. “Minerals remain vital to global growth, and I am looking forward to helping… Read More Here

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Robert Friedland, the master of spin, bowls another beauty with latest copper project

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 admin

On May 26 this year, Friedland brought Phase 1 of the 3.8 million tons a year Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into production several months ahead of schedule and just over five years since the Kakula deposit was discovered. Never one to hold back from blowing his own trumpet Friedland declared that timetable represented “remarkable progress by the mining industry’s glacial standards from first drill hole to a new, major mining operation. “The initiation of production puts us on the path to establish Kamoa-Kakula as… Read More Here

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DRC: Ms. Malangu Kabedi Mbuyi, the new boss of the Central Bank of Congo

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 admin

The President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi appointed this Monday, July 5, Madam Malangu Kabedi Mbuyi Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). She replaces Deogratias Mutombo in this position, who is appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (ARCA). Dieudonné Fikiri and William Pambu are appointed vice-governors of the BCC. The following persons are appointed as Directors of the BCC: Mr. Thomas Batetele Bolekilinga, Mr. Prince Leta Katumba, Mr. Alain Kahasha, Mr. Louinza Elongo, Ms. Eliane Kiyekiye, Mr. Georges Shambuyi, Mr. Jean Ilema, Mr.… Read More Here

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Joe Barry Kasanda, MMG Kinsevere’s newly appointed Commercial Manager DRC.

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 admin

Joe has been with MMG for over 10 years and held the position of Tax and Compliance Manager, and most recently Acting Commercial Manager for the past 12 months. In addition, Joes’ previous experience include – auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Head of Risk and Credit at Standard Bank Congo in Kinshasa and South Africa. Joe’s passion and dedication to MMG saw him capably manage the Commercial department over the years in the face of several challenges including the current Covid-19 pandemic. Commenting on his promotion, Joe said: ‘I’m very honoured… Read More Here

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BEMETALS APPOINTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO MANAGEMENT TEAM

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 arnbethnic

VANCOUVER, CANADA – BeMetals Corp. is pleased to announce that Mr. Nicholas Furber has been appointed the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Mr. Furber will be assuming the CFO responsibilities from Ms. Kristen Reinertson who will be continuing her role as Corporate Secretary with the Company. John Wilton, President and CEO of BeMetals stated, “We are delighted to have Nick join our senior management team and we look forward to his contributions as our new CFO, especially during this exciting time for the Company. Nick’s prior experience as… Read More Here

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Glencore welcomes Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairperson

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 admin

Miner and commodity trader chooses non-executive director Kalidas Madhavpeddi to replace Tony Hayward. Glencore has chosen an internal candidate as its new chair, completing an overhaul at the top of the miner and commodity trader. Kalidas Madhavpeddi, a non-executive director, will replace Tony Hayward, who will step down at the end of the month after eight years as chair and more than 10 years on the board. The appointment of Madhavpeddi, 65, comes days after Glencore’s long-serving chief executive Ivan Glasenberg stepped down, and marks a shift to new leadership… Read More Here

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DRC’s New Minister of Mines Kalambayi, Promises to Benefit the Congolese Population from Mineral Wealth

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 arnbethnic

Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi officially took up her duties as Minister of Mines during a handover and resumption ceremony on Wednesday April 28, 2021 with Willy Kitobo. In reaction, the new boss of the mines promised to work for the Congolese population to benefit from mineral substances. “I have worked all my professional life in the Ministry of Mines. We are going to work in common agreement with all the administrative staff as well as the specialized services of the mining sector so that tomorrow we can talk about the DRC, a… Read More Here

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DRC Deputy Minister of Mines,promises to work in transparency for the benefit of the Public Treasury

April 30, 2021May 2, 2021 admin

The handover and resumption between Godard Motemona and Alpha Denise Lupeto, respectfully, incoming and outgoing Deputy Ministers of Mines, took place 24 hours after the passing of the torches between the incumbent Minister Antoinette N’samba Kalambayi and Willy Kitobo, the outgoing Minister. Three highlights marked this ceremony. First, the exchanges of civility between the two personalities. Then, their speeches followed as well as the signing of minutes of delivery and resumption accompanied and the delivery of some specific documents of the Deputy Minister of Mines, in particular the certificate of the Kimberley… Read More Here