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Mining and construction contractor CIMIC Group has selected Thiess managing director Michael Wright as the new deputy CEO.

BP executive Jeanne Johns has been selected as the new managing director and CEO of Australian industrial chemicals and explosives manufacturer Incitec Pivot (IPL).

OZ Minerals chief financial officer Luke Anderson has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of rail operator Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA).

The Queensland department of natural resources and mines (DNRM) has granted the final heritage approval for Carbine Resources’ Mount Morgan gold copper project, southwest of Rockhampton.

Rio Tinto has appointed three new non-executive directors including former Shell chief financial officer Simon Henry.

Terex Corporation has announced that Steve Filipov will assume the role of President of Terex Cranes effective immediately. Filipov will also continue with his responsibilities as President of the Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions segment until completion of the announced sale of that segment to Konecranes Plc. Ken Lousberg, currently President, Terex Cranes, will … Continue reading Terex Cranes announce new president →

Caterpillar chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman will retire from March next year after working for more than 41 years in the company.

Sybrandt van Dyk is stepping down as Macmahon CEO next month, to be replaced by Michael Finnegan, the company’s current general manager of surface mining.

Claire Rutkowski has been appointed Bentley Systems’ new chief information officer, joining the company’s executive team.

Two top FMG executives Stephen Pearce and Nick Cernotta, are stepping down from the company.

In the wake of its massive losses, BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has seen his payout halved year on year.

Rebecca Knol has been appointed as head of the Council of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy.

The West Australian Department of Mines & Petroleum has appointed Dr. Tim Griffin as its new acting director general.

Ousted Rio Tinto iron head Andrew Harding has been appointed as the head of Aurizon.

Komatsu has appointed Dan Funcannon as the new head of large mining trucks globally.

METS industry body Austmine discusses with VCI how innovation is changing the face of the resources industry.

Joe Ray has joined Valor as Australian projects and programs Manager, to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts within Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.

South Australia Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) chief executive Jason Kuchel will step down from his position at the end of November this year.

Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche will step down from the mining lobby group.

Atlas Iron’s founding managing director David Flanagan has resigned following the company’s return to financial stability.