Hugh Broadhurst. Image from Aclara Resources Aclara Resources (TSX: ARA) announced Monday the appointment of Hugh Broadhurst as chief operating officer of Aclara, effective immediately. Broadhurst will be based in the United States and will assume the technical leadership role across Aclara’s upstream projects, including the Carina project and Penco Module in Brazil, as well as its downstream US i
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has announced that Carol Plummer, EVP, sustainability, people & culture at Agnico Eagle, has been elected Chair of MAC for the next two-year term. Effective June 11, Carol replaces Carolyn Chisolm, General Manager, External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada, who served as Chair from June 2023 to June 2025. Plummer comes to the role with extensive
Midnight Sun Mining (TSXV: MMA) has appointed Adrian Karolko, P. Geo, as Vice President, Exploration. Karolko will work directly with the Company's COO, Kevin Bonel, further bolstering Midnight Sun's technical team. Karolko brings over 18 years of mineral exploration experience across a wide variety of commodities including base metals, gold, uranium, and specialty metals from jurisdictions
Image: Ontario Mine Rescue Ontario Mine Rescue announced Glencore Kidd Operations as winners of the 2025 Provincial Competition, during Friday’s awards ceremony. Rising to the top among eight exceptional teams from across the province, the Timmins-based rescuers demonstrated skill, teamwork, and dedication to mine rescue efforts. The eight teams put their emergency response skills to the test in a
Perth-based cybersecurity specialist Matt Breuillac of Cyber Node Perth-based ethical hacker – or ‘white hat’ – is warning that some miners, mining contractors and energy companies and their service providers are currently easy to hack and they should be testing their protections against cyber-attack more rigorously. Originally from France, Breuillac has worked as a chemical engineer in the
Almonty Industries (TSX: AII) (ASX: AII), a global producer of tungsten concentrate, announced Monday the appointment of Alan Estevez to its Board of Directors, effective May 30. Estevez is a nationally recognized authority in national security, defense logistics, and strategic trade. From 2022 to 2025, he served as Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, where he led US
As the mining industry undergoes a technological transformation, it faces a pressing challenge — attracting and retaining Gen Z talent. Despite advancements in automation, sustainability and digitalization, the sector grapples with outdated perceptions that deter young professionals. Addressing this issue is crucial to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting future demands. To captivate Gen
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released a new report; The Mining Story – Canadian Mining Industry Facts and Figures , spotlighting the latest statistics and making recommendations for sustainable growth. Canada produces more than 60 minerals and metals through its mining activities. The total value of Canadian mineral production in 2023 was C$71.9 billion, up from C$58.6 billion
Image: Global Safety Evidence Centre Global safety charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation announced on Tuesday the launch of its new Global Safety Evidence Centre, backed by a £15 million ($22.8m) investment over 10 years. The Centre will serve as a hub for anyone who needs to know ‘what works’ to make people safer in the face of a range of global safety challenges. It is also
Malcolm Bundey. Image: Mineral Resources. Australian lithium miner Mineral Resources said on Monday that Malcolm Bundey will take over as its non-executive chair, replacing outgoing chair James McClements. Bundey will join MinRes as a non-executive director immediately and assume the chair role in July, when longtime board leader McClements steps down after a decade. His appointment comes amid a m
Canada could become a global leader in green iron production by seizing a market opportunity valued at up to C$25 billion annually while creating up to 14,000 new jobs, according to a new report released this week– Strategic Decarbonization of the Canadian Iron and Steel Industry. The report, authored by Canadian Dr. Chris Bataille at Columbia University’s Centre on Global Energy
Submitted image. Over 100,000 learners will be upskilled across Europe through vocational and professional education in a strategic initiative to deliver critical skills for EU industrial competitiveness and resilience. EIT RawMaterials, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union, will lead the newly launched European Raw Materials Academy
Matthew Daley, Image from Linkedin. Australia’s South32 on Monday named Matthew Daley to lead the diversified miner when long-serving CEO Graham Kerr steps down in 2026, with Daley in the interim joining as deputy chief executive officer early next year. Daley has more than 20 years of experience in the metals and mining industry and is expected to help the miner continue its base metals expansion
As the global economy accelerates toward electrification and sustainability, the mining industry stands at the forefront of this transformation. Supplying the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, renewable energy, and digital technologies, mining is an essential pillar of the green energy transition. Yet, alongside this bright future lies a critical challenge: an urgent need for a
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) announced Monday that it launched The Innovation & Technology Society (ITS) at CIM CONNECT in Montreal in early May to unite innovators and companies across the mining value chain. At the heart of the initiative, CIM said, is the drive to accelerate the development and adoption of solutions to the industry’s most pr
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