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April 22, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Critical Metals names Tony Sage new chief executive officer

The company is aiming to operationalize its lithium spodumene concentrator in Wolfsberg, which will be the next significant source of lithium spodumene for European lithium-ion battery market, by 2027. Sage will oversee corporate strategy and commercial development for Wolfsberg, and will focus on evaluating additional strategic assets in the critical metals space to be brought under the company’s banner. “Critical Metals is at a pivotal juncture in our growth trajectory and development strategy following our recent listing on Nasdaq earlier this year,” Sage said in a statement. “This strategic transition of roles will better position us for future success both

February 6, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Freeport-McMoRan Announces Kathleen Quirk as CEO Freeport-McMoRan Announces Kathleen Quirk as CEO

Kathleen Quirk. Image from Freeport McMoRan. Freeport-McMoRan, a formidable force in the mining industry, has announced the appointment of Kathleen Quirk as its new CEO. This marks a significant shift for the company, which has been under the leadership of Richard Adkerson since 2003, a man whose legacy is deeply embedded in Freeport-McMoRan’s history, including his induction into the National Mining Hall of Fame last year. With this new appointment, Quirk assumes the mantle in the midst of vast changes sweeping across the industry and the wider market landscape. Quirk, a seasoned veteran who has been with Freeport since 1989,

January 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Codelco names mining veteran Braim Chiple as CCO

Codelco’s New Chief Commercial Officer Appointment Signals Shift Amid Tough Mining Climate in Chile Codelco Taps Braim Chiple as Chief Commercial Officer In a strategic move amid Chile’s evolving mining landscape, Codelco appoints Braim Chiple as its new Chief Commercial Officer, securing a veteran in the mining industry. Chiple, currently an adviser and senior consultant for copper trading in South America at Mitsubishi RtM, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Chile’s Shifting Mining Policy Landscape Chile, the leading copper-producing country and second-largest for lithium, experienced significant policy shifts recently. President Gabriel Boric’s decision to increase

January 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Codelco brings veteran Braim Chiple onboard as COO Codelco brings veteran Braim Chiple onboard as COO

As Codelco, the copper giant, grapples with increased costs and decreased production, it has turned to seasoned mining professional Braim Chiple to lead the charge as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously advising and senior consulting for copper trading in South America at Mitsubishi RtM, Chiple comes into the fold at a time when Codelco is facing an uphill battle. Codelco’s production saw a significant plunge to the lowest level in 25 years in 2022, marking a worrying trend of decline after years of underinvestment in its aging deposits. It now faces the risk of losing its coveted position