Argonne and Talon metals propose EV batteries from mining waste

Argonne, Talon Metals Partner on New Process to Use Mining Waste in Battery Production

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is developing a new process that could dramatically increase the number of electric vehicle (EV) batteries produced from mined nickel ore. The effort is part of a new partnership with Talon Metals, a U.S. mining company that plans to produce high-grade nickel ore domestically. Talon’s nickel production has […]

Newmont welcomes Francois Hardy as CTO

Francois Hardy, Chief Technology Officer, Newmont

Newmont Corporation announced the appointment of Francois Hardy as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Francois will join Newmont’s Executive Leadership Team and lead the technical work across the business to improve operational performance and drive growth. Francois will take over from interim CTO, Dean Gehring, who also served in a dual role as Newmont’s Chief Integration Officer. After a period […]

Newmont designates Karyn Ovelmen as Executive VP and CFO

Karyn Ovelmen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Newmont Corporation yesterday announced the appointment of Karyn Ovelmen as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Karyn Ovelmen is a highly experienced financial professional who will focus on financial discipline and maintaining a robust and flexible balance sheet to support Newmont’s capital allocation strategy. Karyn will be responsible for Newmont’s Global Finance Functions and […]

Capstone Copper announces change to its Board of Directors

Patricia Palacios Independent Director(Left) and Mr. Peter Meredith, Lead Independent Director

Capstone Copper announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Meredith as Lead Independent Director, and the resignation of Mr. George Brack, who had previously served as Capstone’s Board Chair and most recently, Lead Independent Director. “I have greatly enjoyed my time serving on the Capstone Board over the past 14 years. I believe the company is […]