Personalities
Petrotranz Inc., named Dallas M. Smith as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Paul Johnson.
ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G. P. announced that Pierre Lapointe is stepping down as CEO with immediate effect. Jean Ouellet, currently COO, ArcelorMittal assumes the role of CEO on an interim basis, in addition to the position he currently holds.
X-Terra Resources Inc., announced it has appointed Kim Oishi to Board of Directors. Oishi has over 20 years of experience in financing and advising growth companies and has served in senior management and board positions on a number of public and private companies.
Delbert Lobb has been named as President of Alberta-based Bighorn Mining Ltd. He will report to Michael Snelling, Senior Vice-President of Cutlass Collieries.
Renaud Adams has been named as President and CEO of New Gold Inc. Adams takes over from Raymond Threlkeld, who led the company since his appointment in May 2018. Adams also was appointed to the Board of Directors, as Threlkeld resigned his seat.
Lance Hartley will lead Myrtle Consulting Group’s mining and metals sector as a Principal and sector lead for mining and metals.
Kevin Parkes has been named President of Finning Canada, taking over for Juan Carlos Villegas, who will retire on December 31, 2018. Villegas will also step down as Chief Operating Officer of Finning International.
Brian MacDonald has been appointed to the Suncor board of directors. He is President and CEO for CDK Global Inc.
Trevor Woolfe has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Corporate Development and Exploration at Goldplay Exploration Ltd.
Montreal - The Metallurgy & Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MetSoc of CIM) is pleased to announce the 2018 awards recipients.
