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Sibanye-Stillwater Appoints Philippe Boisseau as Independent Non-Executive Director 1

Sibanye-Stillwater, a leading precious metals miner listed on the JSE and NYSE, has welcomed Philippe Boisseau as its newest independent non-executive director, effective April 8. Boisseau brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience to the board, notably serving as CEO of Spanish energy firm Compañía Española de Petróleos for three years. With a background of two decades at TotalEnergies, he has held key roles in refining, upstream operations, and Middle East business management. In his new role, Boisseau will contribute his expertise to various committees, including audit and risk,… Read More Here

Lucapa Diamond Company Appoints Stuart Brown as Chairman of the Board

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 Constance

Lucapa Diamond Company has announced the appointment of industry veteran Stuart Brown as the new chairman of its board. Brown brings extensive experience from his tenure at prominent diamond-mining companies, including De Beers, Firestone Diamonds, and Mountain Province. With a career spanning two decades at De Beers, Brown served in key roles such as interim CEO and chief financial officer. Notably, during his leadership at Firestone Diamonds, he successfully raised $225 million for the development of the Liqhobong mine in Lesotho. Brown currently serves as a director of Ukrainian iron-ore… Read More Here

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Rio Tinto Appoints Bold Baatar as Chief Commercial Officer

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 Constance

Rio Tinto (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO) has elevated copper executive Bold Baatar to the position of chief commercial officer, signaling the company’s confidence in him as a potential successor for the top role. Baatar, who joined Rio Tinto in 2013 and became copper chief in 2021, played a pivotal role in overseeing the successful underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. He will assume the commercial post in September, succeeding retiring Alf Barrios, who will depart the company by year’s end. This move comes as Rio Tinto… Read More Here

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Gecamines Congratulates Judith Suminwa Tuluka on Prime Minister Appointment

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 Constance

The General of Carrières and Mines (Gecamines) extends its warm congratulations to Mrs. Judith Suminwa Tuluka on her recent appointment as Prime Minister. Gecamines, through its Board of Directors, General Management, and entire staff, applauds the confidence placed in Mrs. Tuluka by President Félix Tshisekedi. Mrs. Tuluka’s historic appointment as the first female Prime Minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo is celebrated as a significant milestone in the nation’s political history. It signifies a break from the past and instills pride in the Congolese people, heralding a new era… Read More Here

International Mining Personality

Trafigura Announces Retirement of Senior Executives in Management Reshuffle

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 Constance

Global commodity trader Trafigura revealed on Friday that two senior executives would retire this year, marking a significant transition within the company’s leadership and paving the way for a new generation of management. Last September, the Geneva-based firm streamlined its management structure by consolidating divisional leadership roles. Ben Luckock assumed sole responsibility for oil, Gonzalo De Olazaval for metals and minerals, while Richard Holtum expanded his portfolio to include renewables and power. Trafigura disclosed that its CFO, Christophe Salmon, would retire at the end of June after serving 12 years… Read More Here

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Glencore Announces Board Changes with Retirement of Peter Coates

March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 Constance

Global mining giant Glencore has disclosed the retirement of board member Peter Coates, effective May 29, marking the conclusion of his esteemed 30-year tenure with the company. Coates, who assumed his position on the Glencore board in 2011, notably served as the chairperson of the health and safety committee during his tenure. To fill the vacancy left by Coates, the company has appointed John Wallington as an independent non-executive director, effective June 1. Wallington brings over four decades of extensive experience in the mining sectors of South Africa, Australia, Colombia,… Read More Here

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Piedmont Lithium Appoints Dawne Hickton to Board of Directors

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Constance

Piedmont Lithium, a North America-focused company listed on the ASX, announced the appointment of Dawne Hickton to its board of directors. Hickton, known for her leadership roles in aerospace, energy, and metals industries, brings extensive manufacturing expertise to further diversify the board’s executive guidance. President and CEO Keith Phillips praised Hickton’s transformative leadership and cross-industry experience, highlighting her track record in steering organizations through periods of growth. Piedmont aims to emerge as a major lithium hydroxide producer in North America by processing spodumene concentrate from its assets. These include the… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Mining Personality

FQM Implements Leadership Changes to Address Challenges in Zambian’s Operations

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 Constance

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM) is undergoing a significant restructuring of its top-tier personnel at its Zambian operations to address production and safety issues, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. The company’s decision comes amid ongoing challenges, including the recent closure order of its flagship Panama mine, which has led to a significant decline in market value since public protests against the Cobre Panama project began in October. In an email sent by chief operating officer Rudi Badenhorst to Kansanshi mine employees, it was acknowledged that the Zambian… Read More Here

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Mehdi Wetterwald Exits Trafigura’s Metals Unit Amid Transformations

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

Mehdi Wetterwald, previously co-head of battery metals at Trafigura Group, is leaving the trading house, marking the latest in a series of senior departures from its metals unit. Wetterwald, who had been with Trafigura since 2012, was appointed as co-head of global nickel, cobalt, and lithium trading alongside Daniel von Arx last February. Following a significant alleged nickel fraud against the company, von Arx later assumed sole leadership of the division. Sources familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that Wetterwald is departing for personal reasons. His… Read More Here

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Accusations Surface Against Gécamines Director General

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 Constance

The Director General of Generale des Carrières et des Mines (Gécamines), Placide Nkala Basadilua, faces allegations that go beyond “bad management” flagged by the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF). Accusations now include transforming an IGF control mission into a consultancy contract for a campaign budget and infringing upon the authority of the Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP) by recommending subcontractors without due process. In a letter dated November 7, 2023, Jules Alingete, the Inspector General at IGF, detailed a consultancy mission to Gécamines aimed at fortifying budgetary, financial, and… Read More Here