Alphamin Resources Adds Two New Directors as IRH Strengthens Board Influence 1 International Corporate News Mining Personality 

Alphamin Resources Adds Two New Directors as IRH Strengthens Board Influence

Alphamin Resources Appoints New Non-Executive Directors Backed by Majority Shareholder IRH JSE- and TSX-V-listed Alphamin Resources has appointed Ziad Mikhael and Salman Bhatti as non-executive directors, following a request from its majority shareholder, Alpha Mining, a subsidiary of International Resources Holding (IRH). The appointments remain subject to regulatory approval. The changes come after IRH, an Abu Dhabi-based global mining company, acquired a 56% controlling interest in Alphamin through a definitive agreement with Tremont Master Holdings earlier this year. Profiles of the New Directors Both Mikhael and Bhatti currently serve in… Read More Here
Barrick Appoints Gisselle Valera as President of Barrick Pueblo Viejo 2 Corporate News Gold International Mining Personality 

Barrick Appoints Gisselle Valera as President of Barrick Pueblo Viejo

In a strategic step taken to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s most important mining operation and one of the world’s leading Tier One gold mines, Barrick is pleased to confirm Gisselle Valera as President of Barrick Pueblo Viejo. Ms. Valera has effectively carried this leadership role since her appointment in June and, as President, she will serve as the company’s primary spokesperson with key stakeholders. She will continue to report directly to Barrick’s COO for Latin America & Asia Pacific, Mark Hill. With more than 16 years of experience in government… Read More Here
Rio Tinto Reshapes Portfolio Under New CEO Simon Trott 3 International Corporate News Mining Personality 

Rio Tinto Reshapes Portfolio Under New CEO Simon Trott

Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott Unveils Major Overhaul, Consolidates Divisions and Reviews Non-Core Assets Rio Tinto’s new chief executive, Simon Trott, has announced a sweeping restructuring of the mining giant, consolidating its business into three core divisions—iron ore, copper, and aluminium–lithium—while placing several non-core assets under strategic review. Trott, who officially assumed leadership this week after previously heading Rio Tinto’s iron ore business, said the changes are aimed at simplifying the company’s structure and sharpening its portfolio focus. Iron Ore Division: Matthew Holcz has been appointed chief executive of iron… Read More Here
Exxaro Reshapes Leadership Structure to Drive Diversification and Sustainable Growth 4 Corporate News International Mining Personality 

Exxaro Reshapes Leadership Structure to Drive Diversification and Sustainable Growth

Exxaro Announces New Management Structure and Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Diversification in Coal, Energy and Metals JSE-listed Exxaro Resources has unveiled a revamped group management structure designed to position the company as “fit for the future” while reflecting its growing diversified portfolio across coal, energy, and transitional metals. The new structure is aimed at stabilising operations, enhancing agility, improving collaboration, and enabling faster decision-making as Exxaro accelerates its sustainable growth and impact strategy. Strengthened Executive Committee The group executive committee, reporting directly to CEO Ben Magara, now includes: Riaan Koppeschaar… Read More Here
New DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Strengthens Ties with China 5 Mining in DRC Governance Mining Personality 

New DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Strengthens Ties with China

DRC’s New Mines Minister Louis Watum Meets Chinese Ambassador to Bolster Mining Cooperation Louis Watum Kabamba, newly appointed Minister of Mines in the Suminwa II government, officially took office on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, succeeding Kizito Pakabomba. The following day, he held a strategic meeting in Kinshasa with Zhao Bin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The encounter highlighted China’s pivotal role as one of the DRC’s leading partners in the mining sector. In a statement shared on his… Read More Here
Engineer and Industry Veteran Louis Watum Kabamba Appointed DRC Minister of Mines 6 Mining in DRC Mining Personality 

Engineer and Industry Veteran Louis Watum Kabamba Appointed DRC Minister of Mines

From Engineer to Minister: Louis Watum Kabamba Takes Charge of DRC’s Strategic Mining Sector Louis Watum Kabamba has been appointed Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), replacing Kizito Pakabomba in the newly formed Suminwa II government. An engineer by training, a politician by choice, and a seasoned manager with over two decades in the mining industry, Watum brings a wealth of expertise to one of the country’s most strategic portfolios. READ ALSO:Kizito Pakabomba Bids Farewell as DRC Minister of Mines Born on March 22, 1962, in… Read More Here
Kizito Pakabomba Bids Farewell as DRC Minister of Mines 7 Mining in DRC Mining Personality 

Kizito Pakabomba Bids Farewell as DRC Minister of Mines

Former DRC Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, thanks President Félix Tshisekedi and PM Judith Suminwa as he hands over to Louis Watum, who will lead the strategic mining sector. Following the announcement of the Suminwa II government on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Kizito Pakabomba officially stepped down from his role as Minister of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a message posted on his X account (formerly Twitter) this Friday, August 8, 2025, the outgoing minister expressed his “deep gratitude” to President Félix Tshisekedi and Prime Minister… Read More Here
BME Appoints Meagan van den Berg as Managing Director for Africa 8 Corporate News Mining Personality 

BME Appoints Meagan van den Berg as Managing Director for Africa

BME Appoints Meagan van den Berg as Africa MD to Drive Mining and Blasting Expansion Across the Continent Blasting and metallurgy solutions provider BME, a subsidiary of the Omnia Group, has appointed Meagan van den Berg as Managing Director for Africa. In this newly created role, van den Berg will oversee BME’s blasting operations across the African continent (excluding South Africa) and contribute to the company’s global metallurgy initiatives. Since its founding in South Africa in 1984, BME has established a strong presence across Africa and expanded into international markets,… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Results of Voting for The Election of Directors 9 Mining Personality Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces Results of Voting for The Election of Directors

 Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced the results of voting by shareholders for the election of the Board of Directors during the company’s Annual General Meeting held last week. Ivanhoe Mines Founder & Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete are also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Iman Naguib as an Independent Director to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. This appointment further strengthens Ivanhoe’s commitment to building an experienced, diverse, and world-class Board as the company continues its growth as a… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Appoints Kakenenwa Muyangwa as CEO to Lead New Strategic Phase 10 Mining in Zambia Mining Personality 

ZCCM-IH Appoints Kakenenwa Muyangwa as CEO to Lead New Strategic Phase

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Kakenenwa Muyangwa as Chief Executive Officer, effective 6 June 2025. This follows his retirement as Non-Executive Director and Board Chairperson, effective 5 June 2025. The announcement, made in line with Section 3.59 of the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Listing Rules, reflects the company’s commitment to leadership continuity and strategic transformation. Mr. Muyangwa is a seasoned business executive with more than 35 years of experience in business strategy, corporate recovery, mining investment, and financial management.… Read More Here

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