Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals

Vitol Group confirmed that it’s starting to rebuild a trading book for metals after a long stint out of the market, with an “exciting decade” ahead.

China’s younger steel industry slows net zero path, BHP CEO says

China’s steel industry is young compared to Europe’s, and its transition to net zero may be slower as it takes a different path to reach government-mandated decarbonization goals, according to BHP Group Ltd.’s chief executive officer Mike Henry.

Cliffs CEO weighs lowball bid for US Steel with union backing

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. chief executive officer Lourenco Goncalves said he’d consider another bid — with union support — for United States Steel Corp., albeit at a significantly lower price than the existing offer from Nippon Steel Corp.

Core Lithium CEO steps down following strategic review

Core Lithium produced 49,529 tonnes (t) of spodumene concentrate during the first half of the 2023–24 financial year (H1 FY24), amid the global lithium downturn and the resignation of its chief executive officer (CEO).

Former Vale board member claims political influence in CEO succession

A former board member for Brazilian miner Vale said his decision to step down on Monday came after the firm’s succession process was conducted in a “manipulated manner,” according to his resignation letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Northam CEO says South African platinum miners facing worst crisis in decades

Northam Platinum’s CEO said on Friday that platinum mining companies in South Africa, the world’s top supplier of the metal, are facing “severe” market conditions and are caught up in the worst crisis in three decades as prices plummet.

Brazil’s President Lula says he will not discuss Vale’s CEO succession

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said in an interview on a local TV station on Tuesday that he would not discuss miner Vale’s CEO succession.

Vale board split on future of current CEO

A board vote to decide on the future of Brazilian miner Vale’s chief executive ended in a tie, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, weeks after the government pressured the mining giant to replace its current CEO.

Congo artisanal cobalt monopoly can launch in months, CEO says

The state-owned company created to buy all of Democratic Republic of Congo’s hand-dug cobalt could start operating within three months after years of delays, according to its chief executive officer.

Anglo CEO says he can run sprawling miner better than any activist

Anglo American Plc’s boss said he’s the best person to reshape the century-old miner — if needed — as slumping commodity prices pressure its sprawling operations and spark murmurs about activist intervention.

Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister

Contradicting media reports, Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira said on Friday that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has never engaged in discussions about the CEO succession at mining company Vale.

Aurubis moves to terminate CEO’s contract after copper scam

Aurubis AG is preparing to terminate the contract of its chief executive and two other executive board members, as the copper producer seeks to move on from a giant raw-material scam.

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

Mining News Pro - Endeavour Mining Plc’s shock firing of its chief executive has capped a miserable three months for the global mining industry — and an equally painful period for its shareholders.

Endeavour Mining plunges after firing CEO for serious misconduct

Mining News Pro - Endeavour Mining Plc tumbled after announcing it fired chief executive officer Sébastien de Montessus, citing “serious misconduct” and irregularities tied to the sale of a company asset.

Endeavour Mining says it fired CEO for ‘serious misconduct’

Mining News Pro - Endeavour Mining Plc has fired president and chief executive officer Sébastien de Montessus, citing serious misconduct and irregularities tied to the sale of a company asset.

Aurubis CEO says he expects strong copper market to continue in 2024

Mining News Pro - A strong copper market with firm demand for copper products is expected to continue in 2024, the CEO of Aurubis AG, Europe’s biggest copper producer, said on Wednesday.

Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period

Mining News Pro - The former co-CEO of Sigma Lithium, a leader in Brazil’s budding lithium sector, was fired earlier this year for trading its shares during a quarterly earnings blackout period, according to legal correspondence in a civil lawsuit, trading data and two people familiar with the matter.

Codelco CEO sees copper output in 2023 closing at 1.315mt

Mining News Pro - Production at Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper miner, will close the year at around 1.315 million metric tons, towards the lower end of the estimated range, the company’s chief executive said in an interview published on Sunday by La Tercera.

Saudis in talks with Pakistan on Reko Diq, Barrick CEO says

Mining News Pro - Saudi Arabia is in ongoing talks with Pakistan to buy part of the government’s stake in a $7 billion copper project jointly owned with Barrick Gold Corp., according to the head of the mining company.

Barrick CEO says focused on organic growth

Mining News Pro - Barrick Gold’s CEO on Thursday expressed a desire to grow the company’s copper business organically when asked about interest in buying fellow Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals after its shares lost nearly half their value earlier this week.

Barrick CEO says growing copper biz “ourselves” when asked about First Quantum interest

Mining News Pro - The chief executive of Barrick Gold Corp on Thursday expressed desire to grow the company’s copper business organically when asked about interest in buying First Quantum Minerals after the recent share price plunge.

Saudis in talks with Pakistan on Reko Diq, Barrick CEO says

Mining News Pro - Saudi Arabia is in ongoing talks with Pakistan to buy part of the government’s stake in a $7 billion copper project jointly owned with Barrick Gold Corp., according to the head of the mining company.

Freeport-McMoRan CEO inducted into National Mining Hall of Fame

Mining News Pro - Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) announced Monday that chairman and chief executive officer Richard C. Adkerson has been inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the global mining industry.

Vale CEO says he has never been so optimistic about the company’s future

Mining News Pro - The chief executive of Brazilian miner Vale painted a brighter picture about the company’s future on Friday, saying he has “never been so optimistic” about it as he is right now.

BHP CEO says ‘ship has sailed’ on potential acquisition of Canada’s Nutrien

Mining News Pro - BHP Group Ltd. (ASX: BHP) CEO Mike Henry is talking down the chances of acquiring Canadian fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. (TSX: NTR), as the world’s biggest mining company concentrates on building its own potash business instead.

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