Interviews

SGS

SGS is a Swiss multinational company that provides inspection, verification, testing, and certification services, ensuring quality and compliance across various industries worldwide.

Kathleen L. Quirk

President & CEO

Freeport-McMoRan

Chairman of the Executive Board & Kent Armstrong, Global Business Development Manager for Mining

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company primarily focused on producing copper and molybdenum.

Stefan Dräger

Dräger

Our governance is structured uniquely: the control is separated from ownership. I hold full control, responsibility, and liability, meaning my name is on every product. If something goes wrong, I am accountable, and I cannot just walk away. This commitment has helped build trust and reliability in Dräger over the years.

Bradley Andrews

SLR Consulting

SLR Consulting is an international environmental and advisory consultancy that provides expertise in sectors such as energy, mining, waste management, and infrastructure to help clients manage their environmental and sustainability challenges.

Alberto Lavandeira

CEO & Director

Atalaya Mining

Atalaya Mining is a European-based mining company focused on the production and development of copper projects in Spain.

Cory Belyk

President & CEO

CanAlaska Uranium

Our aim is to be part of the energy transition by providing a clean energy source through uranium. If we have made a discovery that truly makes a difference for future generations, then we have succeeded as a junior explorer.

Eduardo Landin

Hochschild Mining plc

By next year, I hope to share that our new strategy, implemented in November 2023, has been successful. We have begun executing this plan in early 2024, and so far, things are going really well. Our employees are happy, and I’m proud to report that a recent internal poll showed about 70% of our staff are extremely satisfied working with us. This is a great sign that the strategy is working.

Al Quinn

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas

Smith Engineering, Queen’s University

In the US and Canada, we have full coverage for mining through dealers who have worked with Hitachi Construction Machinery for over 20 years. In South America, we partner closely with Marubeni. Marubeni handles distribution, and we provide the machines and parts. Together, we have built a solid presence in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Colombia, ensuring strong dealer networks and infrastructure.

Kevin Deluzio

Dean