Global Mining: WGC to appoint David Tait chief executive

Global Mining: WGC to appoint David Tait chief executive

The World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday it would appoint David Tait, an investment banker and member of the Bank of England’s market standards board, as chief executive from next year.

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Africa Renewables: Algeria to Manufacture RE Parts in partnership with General Electric

Africa Renewables: Algeria to Manufacture RE Parts in partnership with General Electric

The first turbines manufactured in Algeria will be available by July 2019, according to the CEO of the country’s state-run utility Sonelgaz. Mohamed Arkab said the goal is being achieved through a partnership with GE. The country has indeed signed an agreement to create a JV co-founded by both entities under the 51/49 rule. Called GEAT, the JV company will manufacture the equipment of a power plant, such as alternators and control systems. In addition,…

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TOTAL: Refining boss to replace former CEO de Margerie

French oil company Total has appointed refining boss Patrick Pouyanne as chief executive to succeed Christophe de Margerie who was killed in a plane crash in Moscow this week. Pouyanne, 51, head of refining, had been considered as possible candidate to succeed de Margerie in the past and has a reputation as a shrewd cost-cutter.

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Global Oil& Gas: Total CEO killed in Moscow jet accident

The chief executive of French oil major Total, Christophe de Margerie, was killed when a business jet collided with a snow plough during takeoff at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport, the company and airport officials said. The collision occurred late on Monday, just minutes before midnight Moscow time, the airport said in a statement. The Dassault Falcon business jet carrying de Margerie had been due to travel to Paris.

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Global Companies Appointments: Statoil CEO Helge Lund resigns to lead LNG player BG

Statoil’s CEO Helge Lund will leave after ten years with the company to take up the position as Chief Executive of LNG player BG. “I could have continued for a period, but there is a time for everything. Renewal is important, both for Statoil and for me. I came to the conclusion that the time was right for a change. I have both the motivation and energy to take on a new leadership challenge, and found…

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