Rio Tinto halts Simandou after fatal accidentThe contractor's death at the massive iron ore project in Guinea is the fifth fatality at the mining giant’s global operations this year.Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 8:53 am
Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFOBacci, who served as finance chief for pulp maker Suzano,…Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 3:57 pm
Mining People: Fokus, GR Silver, Metso, Nations Royalty, Canada NIckelKey moves in the mining sector.Staff Writer | October 25, 2024 | 6:49 am
BHP tops all miners in Forbes list of world’s best employers Others on the list include Anglo American, Newmont, Vale, Agnico, Glencore, AngloGold, Teck and Poland's KGHM. Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 11:38 am
First Quantum names Jiangxi’s Xia to board after standstill deal One of the largest copper smelting companies in the world, Jiangxi has an 18.5% stake in First Quantum. Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 4:43 pm
Newmont Peñasquito, Mexico miners’ union ink new collective bargaining agreement Workers of Mexico have agreed on a new CBA for 2024-2026. Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 1:29 pm
Mining People: Big Red, Gold79, Gladiator, Nevada King, Eastport Ventures Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 6:01 am
Adriatic Metals appoints Laura Tyler as CEO Tyler was chief technical officer at BHP, and held leadership roles at the Olympic Dam, Cannington, and Ekati underground mines. Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 3:42 am
Noel Tata takes the reins at powerful charity arm of India’s Tata group The half-brother of Ratan Tata was appointed on Friday as the head of India's Tata group, a $165 billion conglomerate. Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 4:13 am
Metal trader hiring frenzy sends bonuses soaring The rush for metals traders has pushed compensation levels higher across the industry, according to several trading house CEOs. Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 9:39 am
Vale swaps head of iron ore business Rogerio Nogueira, Vale's current director of product and business development, was appointed to fill the role on an interim basis. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 2:12 pm
From rockhound to haul truck driver: Janice Dory’s journey in mining Janice Dory didn’t always picture herself in a mining career, but after two years working as a Haul Truck driver, she’s found her place in an industry that she describes as both rewarding and exciting. Ledcor | October 7, 2024 | 1:30 pm