Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that Joseph Carrabba will retire as president and CEO by December. James Kirsch, who currently serves on Cliffs’ board as lead director, has been elected non-executive chairman of the board, replacing Carrabba as chairman. The company also announced that Laurie Brlas has retired as executive vice president and president, global operations, and is leaving the company. Mark E. Gaumond, former senior vice chair—Americas of Ernst & Young, has been elected a new director. |
Mechel OAO has appointed Pavel Shtark CEO of Mechel Mining Management Company OOO. |
Monash University has appointed Dr. Jerry Tien head of the Division of Mining and Resources Engineering within the Department of Civil Engineering.![]() |
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The Lignite Energy Council has appointed Jason Bohrer president and CEO. He succeeds John Dwyer, who announced his intent to retire earlier this year after serving in the position for more than![]() |
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RungePincockMinarco has appointed Mike Rowlands head of coal for Australasia, Russia and CIS.![]() |
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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers announced Rob Mackay, president, is retiring. |
Ohio Magnetics Inc. announced that John Wohlgemuth, general manager, will be retiring. Ken Richendollar has been promoted to general manager and Walter Civovic has been promoted to sales manager. |

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