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Australian Mining Magnate to Run for Parliament
May 1, 2012
Mining magnate Clive Palmer, one of Australia’s richest business people, said Monday he hoped to run for Parliament for the conservative opposition, which opinion polls suggest will win government next year. Palmer said he would seek the Liberal National Party’s candidacy…
Avocet Mining Appoints David Cather as Chief Operating Officer
May 1, 2012
Avocet Mining has appointed David Cather as chief operating officer. Mr. Cather will be based in London. David Cather is an experienced mining engineer and brings more than 30 years of mining experience to Avocet, most recently as the chief operating…
Caza Gold Appoints Marco Montecinos as Vice President of Exploration
May 1, 2012
Caza Gold Corp. has appointed Marco Montecinos to vice president of exploration. Mr. Montecinos has been managing the company’s Nicaragua exploration program for the past year and will continue to focus his efforts on building and exploring its portfolio of highly…
Dr. Peter Megaw to Head Starcore International Mines’ Technical Advisory Board
May 1, 2012
Starcore International Mines has appointed Dr. Peter Megaw, consulting geologist, to the lead position in Starcore’s Technical Advisory Board. Dr. Peter Megaw, C.P.G. is president of INDEX/Cascabel and co-founder of Cascabel and MAG Silver Corporation, a company focused on projects located…
Rubicon Minerals Appoints Michael Lalonde President and Chief Operating Officer
May 1, 2012
Rubicon Minerals has appointed Michael Lalonde to the position of president and chief operating officer of the company. Following his appointment and a transition period of up to six months, Mr. Lalonde will then assume the position of president and chief…
W. Va. DEP Mine Inspector John Damron Missing After Car Plunges Into Kanawha River
April 30, 2012
A man who was in a state vehicle that went into the Kanawha River last night has been identified. 13 News has learned that 30-year-old John Damron was in the white Jeep Cherokee that lost control coming off of the Corridor…
Inmet Mining Elects Gerald W. Grandey to Its Board of Directors, Toronto, Canada
April 30, 2012
Inmet Mining Corporation has elected Gerald W. Grandey Inmet’s Board of Directors at its annual general meeting of shareholders. Gerald Grandey is the former Chief Executive Officer of Saskatoon-based Cameco Corporation. Mr. Grandey has a degree in geophysical engineering from the…
Reed Resources Appoints Mr. Luke Tonkin as MD
April 30, 2012
Emerging Australian gold producer Reed Resources Limited has appointed Mr. Luke Tonkin as MD as the company prepares to bring its flagship Meekatharra Gold Project into production in the December quarter 2012. Luke Tonkin was formerly with Mount Gibson Iron Limited…
Eco Oro Minerals Appoints Joao Carrelo as President and Chief Executive Officer
April 27, 2012
Eco Oro Minerals has appointed Joao Carrelo as the company’s president and chief executive offficer. Joao Carrelo was appointed earlier this year as a non-executive director on the Eco Oro board. Mr. Carrelo will be joining the company from Lundin Mining…
Norman Cay Development Appoints Mining Veteran Steven Flechner as President and CEO, Expands Board
April 27, 2012
Norman Cay Development has appointed Mr. Steven E. Flechner as president and CEO. Mr. Steven Flechner brings more than 30 years of mining exploration and development experience to the company. “As an established global mining veteran, Steve adds significant industry expertise…
