Category: Mining Personality

Ex-Glencore Executive Kunal Sinha Launches Valor to Cut Costs in Copper and Critical Minerals Processing The former head of Glencore’s recycling business, Kunal Sinha, has launched a US-based metals processing company aimed at significantly reducing the cost and time required to refine copper and other critical minerals. The move comes as Washington and other governments intensify pressure on industry to develop domestic processing capabilities to strengthen supply chains for AI servers, defense systems, and advanced electronics. Currently, the United States processes very few critical minerals, while China dominates global refining… Read More Here

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

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 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