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MINING PEOPLE: Dyno Nobel, Canadian Zinc, Denison Mines, Mason Graphite
Dyno Nobel of Salt Lake City, Utah, has named Braden Lusk its new VP of Dynoconsult and applied technology. He earned both a BS and PhD in mining engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla. Don MacDonald…
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MINING PEOPLE: Cornerstone, Eastmain, McEwen Mining, QMX Gold, and Wallbridge
Vancouver-based Cornerstone Metals has added R. Stuart “Tookie” Angus to its advisory board. He is presently chair of San Marco Resources, K92 Mining, and Kenadyr Mining (Holdings). He was formerly head of the Global Mining Group for Fasken Martineau. Maura…
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MINING PEOPLE: AngloGold, Copper Mountain, and Suncor
Kelvin Dushnisky will become the CEO and an executive director of AngloGold Ashanti in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sept. 1, 2018. He is currently president of Toronto-based Barrick Gold. Vancouver-based Copper Mountain Mining Corp. has made two appointments recently. Lance…
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Barrick president Kelvin Dushnisky to join AngloGold Ashanti as CEO
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: ABX) president Kelvin Dushnisky is leaving the company at the end of August to join AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) as CEO. Dushnisky joined Barrick in 2002 and held a range of progressively senior positions at the company before…
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DIAMONDS: Gren and Eira Thomas podcast
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 112: Gren and Eira Thomas – feature interview with two icons of Canadian diamond mining Recorded live at The Northern Miner‘s inaugural Diamonds in Canada Symposium in Toronto in June 2018, this episode features in-depth…
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MINING PEOPLE: New Gold, Encanto Potash, and Weir
The newest director at Toronto-based New Gold is Jim Gowans, a past president of the CIM, chairman of the Mining Association of Canada, and a director of the Conference Board of Canada. He is currently the president and CEO of…
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MINING PEOPLE: Aura Silver, Denison, and Desert Lion
Aura Silver Resources of Ottawa announced the appointment of Robert Johansing as president and CEO. He has extensive knowledge of the company’s Taviche, Mexico, project where he acted as lead exploration geologist and country manager from 2006 to 2011. The…
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MINING PEOPLE: Lucara Diamond, Avino Silver and Gold, and TerraX Minerals
Eira Thomas is now CEO of Lucara Diamond Corp. with headquarters in Vancouver. Previously she was president and CEO of Kaminak Gold, and before that she was a co-founder and CEO of Stornoway Diamond. Vancouver-based Avino Silver and Gold Mines…
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MINING PEOPLE: Nautilus and Superior Gold
Toronto’s Nautilus Minerals announced that its country manager for Papua New Guinea Mel Togolo has been knighted by the Queen for service to economic development and to the community. Superior Gold of Toronto has appointed Brian Szeto as VP of…
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MINING PEOPLE: Alio Gold, Generation Mining, MegumaGold, Quantum Cobalt, Royal Road Minerals
Doug Jones is now executive VP and COO of Alio Gold in Vancouver. He will oversee operations at the Florida Canyon mine in Nevada and the San Francisco mine in Mexico. VP project development Paul Hosford will continue to oversee…
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MINING PEOPLE: Teras Resources, Trilogy Metals, Wallbridge Mining, and Wolfden
Calgary’s Teras Resources has appointed Thomas (Toby) Mancuso as VP and Lawrence O’Connor and VP of project development. The company is focused on its Cahuilla gold-silver project in California. Trilogy Metals of Vancouver has enlarged its senior management team with…
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MINING PEOPLE: Detour Gold, Hecla Mining, Leagold, and Moneta Porcupine
Toronto’s Detour Gold Corp. says Paul Martin will be retiring as president and CEO effective June 1, 2018. Chairman Michael Kenyon will assume the role of interim CEO and Alex Morrison will assume the role of chairman. Hecla Mining Co.,…
