Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, is pleased to announce the recent promotions of S. Abbas S. Baqer to Manager Calciner & Marine and Ali Aseeri to Manager Engineering & Projects. Since joining Alba in 1989 as a Vocational Trainee, S. Abbas S. Baqer...
Vedanta Aluminium veteran Rajiv Kumar has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jindal Steel after completing a successful stint as Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Aluminium. Kumar, who brings more than three decades of experience in the metals and mining industry, will now oversee the...
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FUCHS Lubricants Co., one of the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturers, announced the appointment of Megan O'Meara as the new President of FUCHS North America, effective February 10, 2025. In this pivotal role, O'Meara will lead North American operations and oversee core functions,...
Century Aluminium (NASDAQ: CENX), a major producer of bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium, has announced the appointment of Peter A. Trpkovski as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Jerry Bialek, who departs following the planned transition. Image source:...
In recent developments at Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX), Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer Robert Hoffman executed a stock sale totalling USD 49,974. This transaction involved the sale of 2,500 shares at an average price of USD 19.99 per share....
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has strengthened its offer to its 200-strong membership base with a high-profile industrial appointment. Maurice Spooner, who has over forty years’ experience in manufacturing, has joined as the organisation’s sheet metal specialist and will help...
Aluminum Association President & CEO Charles Johnson released the following statement on Jamieson Greer’s confirmation as US Trade Representative: “The Aluminum Association looks forward to working with Ambassador Greer to help promote a globally competitive U.S. aluminum industry while ensuring a...
Canyon Resources Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Horton as Non-Executive Director, commencing his role on February 19, 2025. Horton’s appointment supports the Board’s strategy of attracting and building a proven, diversified, and highly credentialed team of industry...
Mining giant Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO), a prominent player in the metals & mining industry with a market capitalization of USD 102.4 billion, has announced quite a few changes to its board of directors, with several members set to step down later this year. The string of changes was brought forth by the...
Glencore comes to headlines for its ‘blow for blow’ move! After losing its aluminium segment trader to Vitol, it reportedly replenishes its alumina trading segment with a new joinee from Guvnor. The latter entity’s alumina trader, Zach Mayer, is reportedly leaving his position to join Glencore Plc...
DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) today announced has rejoined its Arcadia Products, LLC (Arcadia) business as president, effective February 3, 2025. Mr Schladen returns to Arcadia after previously serving as its president from 2000 until his retirement in January 2023. Arcadia is a supplier of...
Sortera Technologies, Inc., a pioneering material sorting company utilising an upcycling platform driven by artificial intelligence, data analytics, and advanced sensors, has appointed Wall Street veteran Kenneth Leet as Chairman of the Board. Mr Leet, the first to hold this position, joins the...
José Berasategui has been appointed as the new CEO of GHI Smart Furnaces, marking a new chapter for the company. After more than a decade as General Manager, Berasategui assumes the executive leadership position, reinforcing GHI's commitment to innovation and excellence. Iñigo Guinea, a member of...
Icelandic metals analysis pioneer DTE has appointed Jakob Asmundsson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a pivotal step in the company’s growth journey. A seasoned executive with a proven track record of transformative leadership, Asmundsson will steer DTE’s strategy as it scales up...
Sogeclair's Board of Directors has decided to make the following changes, effective January 6, 2025. Alexandre ROBARDEY has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Philippe BREL has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Group. He succeeds Olivier Pedron. Alexandre ROBARDEY, a...
Brijendra Pratap Singh has assumed his new position as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company (NALCO) at the company’s corporate office in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Brijendra Pratap Singh was selected for this esteemed position in September 2024 by the...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has announced that Jack A. Hockema is retiring as chairman of the board and that Chief Executive Keith Harvey has been chosen to take the chair. The aluminium company's official statement on January 6 clarified that Hockema's retirement was not due to any disagreements...
China Aluminum Cans Holdings Limited, an investment holding company that manufactures and sells aluminium aerosoal cans in Mainland China, Africa, and America, has reportedly announced the departure of Ms Guo Yang as an independent non-executive director, with effect from January 1, 2025. Ms Guo...
Rio Tinto has appointed Georgie Bezette as its new Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, who will retire at the end of this year. Georgie, who joined the organisation in 2008, is currently Chief Operating Officer, People, responsible for the transformation of the People function in support...
The 2024 (22nd) China Business Leaders Annual Conference, hosted by China Entrepreneur magazine, took place in Beijing. Among the distinguished speakers, Zhang Bo, Chairman and CEO of China Hongqiao Group, delivered the opening keynote speech. In recognition of his leadership and impact, Zhang Bo...
