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Atlantic Coal Appoints Barney Corrigan Project Development Officer
June 20, 2011
Atlantic Coal has appointed Barney Corrigan to its management team as project development officer, with immediate effect. Mr. Corrigan, who is experienced in the minerals and waste planning industry, will assist in the identification, evaluation, acquisition and development of coal sites…
Jerry Hess Named to Sales Position for Western US Territory at American Mine Research
June 16, 2011
Mr. Jerry Hess has joined the staff at American Mine Research (AMR) in sales and technical support. He will be responsible for sales in the western territory in the US. Mr. Hess’s career will serve him well at AMR. He began…
Portage Resources Inc. Appoints Paul Luna Belfiore as President and CEO
June 16, 2011
Portage Resources Inc. has appointed Mr. Paul Luna Belfiore as president, CEO and a director of the board effective June 13. Mr. Luna is an experienced senior manager with broad international experience in developing resources, mining exploration, drilling and mining production.…
Tirex Appoints Mr. Fred Tejada as Vice President Operations and Exploration
June 16, 2011
Tirex Resources Ltd. has appointed Mr. Fred Tejada, P.Geo., as vice president of Operations and Exploration. Mr. Tejada has 30 years of international mineral industry experience and has a proven track record, working with both major mining companies and exploration focused…
Passport Potash Inc. Engages Former Congressman Matthew J. Salmon and Upstream Consulting Inc.
June 16, 2011
Passport Potash Inc. has engaged Upstream Consulting, Inc. to assist with key governmental relations and coordination between Passport Potash, Federal, State, and Local policy makers effective June 13. Upstream Consulting, Inc. is led by Matthew J. Salmon and has an experienced…
Barkerville Appoints Ross Hollinger as Mine Manager For Bonanza Ledge and QR Mines in Canada
June 16, 2011
Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. has appointed Ross B. Hollinger, P. Eng, as mine manager for both the Bonanza Ledge Mine, currently in the permitting process, and the QR Mine, the company’s gold producing property located in Central British Columbia, Canada. Mr.…
Arch Coal Announces Top Operational Management Team
June 15, 2011
Arch Coal, Inc. today made several organizational announcements to address the needs of the expanded company following the acquisition of International Coal Group, Inc. and its 13 active mining complexes. “I am confident that the operating leadership structure we are announcing…
Michael S. Rhoads to Succeed Matthew B. Perkins as VP and General Director of U. S. Steel Serbia
June 14, 2011
United States Steel Corporation reported Michael S. Rhoads has been appointed vice president and general director of U.S. Steel Serbia effective July 1. Rhoads, who currently serves as executive director-operations in Serbia, will succeed Matthew B. Perkins, who will be returning…
Potash America Forms Advisory Board, Appoints Jeff Adams as First Member
June 14, 2011
Potash America, Inc. (PTAM) has formed an advisory board and made its first appointment. “We have established this advisory board to assist in the exploration, development and commercialization of fertilizer-oriented projects. We hope to bring together a group of talented, experienced…
Allegheny Technologies Names Gary Vroman Executive Vice President
June 14, 2011
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated has appointed Gary J. Vroman executive vice president, High Performance Forgings and Castings and president, ATI Ladish. He reports to Richard J. Harshman, ATI’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. Gary Vroman was president and chief executive officer…


