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Zawya
27-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ivanhoe Mines President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Speak at African Mining Week 2025
Marna Cloete, President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Canadian mining firm Ivanhoe Mines will speak at the upcoming African Mining Week. During the event, Cloete will participate in the Women in Leadership Forum, Highlighting the vital role women are playing in driving sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth within the mining sector. African Mining Week serves as a critical platform for advancing gender inclusivity in the sector, uniting policymakers, investors, academics, and mining stakeholders to foster a sustainable future for the industry. African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@ Cloete will join a high-level panel discussion titled Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships: Building Resilience in a Consolidating Industry, exploring the role of partnerships in ensuring supply chain resilience. Under Cloete's financial leadership, Ivanhoe Mines has achieved several milestones, including partnerships with global players such as Zijin Mining, CITIC Metal, and Itochu; raising $490 million through equity in December 2023; and securing a $750 million debt package in early 2024 to support expansion. Her leadership has also been instrumental in the advancement of Ivanhoe Mines' flagship projects, including the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex - the world's highest-grade copper project - in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ivanhoe Mines also reopened the Kipushi Mine, one of the largest copper deposits globally, in the DRC while expanding its African footprint by entering Zambia's copper-rich North-Western Province and developing the Flatreef platinum group metals project in South Africa. Ivanhoe's $75 million exploration budget for 2025, with a strong focus on Africa, further underscores its commitment to unlocking the continent's mineral potential. African Mining Week represents an ideal platform for Cloete to share Ivanhoe Mines' strategic investment approach, champion partnerships, and discuss the firm's ongoing contribution to African economic growth, employment, and industrialization. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@ Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Globe and Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Maple Leaf Foods Reaffirms Board Diversity Commitment
MISSISSAUGA, ON , May 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (" Maple Leaf Foods" or the " Company") (TSX: MFI) today re-affirmed its commitment to promoting diversity on its Board of Directors. Consistent with the Company's Board Diversity Policy, Maple Leaf Foods has historically maintained at least 30% women on its Board of Directors. While representation of women on the Board has temporarily dropped to 27%, the Company is fully committed to adding another woman director at or prior to its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. A copy of the Company's Board Diversity Policy specifying a commitment to maintain at least 30% representation from each gender is available here. About Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods is a leading protein company responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf ®, Maple Leaf Prime ®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections ®, Schneiders ®, Mina ®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co. ®, LightLife ® and Field Roast ™. The Company employs approximately 13,500 people and does business primarily in Canada , the U.S. and Asia . The Company is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario and its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI). Forward-Looking Statements This document may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law. These statements are not guarantees of future events and involve assumptions and risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Specific forward-looking information in this document includes information related to the future composition of the Board of Directors. These statements are based on and were developed using a number of assumptions including, but not limited to assumptions related to the ability of the Company to attract and retain an additional woman director. Readers are cautioned that these assumptions may prove to be incorrect in whole or in part and actual results may differ from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included herein speak only as of the date hereof. Unless required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fall River appoints Kelly Furtado, first female police chief in history. What to know.
This story was updated to add more information. FALL RIVER — The city's interim Police Chief Kelly Furtado has been appointed as permanent chief with a one-year contract, following a 5-4 vote from city councilors taken at the May 13 City Council meeting. She is Fall River's first female police chief. In a third attempt by Mayor Paul Coogan to ask the City Council to approve Furtado as permanent chief, councilors voting in favor of her appointment won by a slim majority. At an April 22 City Council meeting, two councilors objected to her appointment, expressing their concerns about the transparency of city official appointments. In addition to confirming Furtado as the chief of police, councilors voted to adopt a home rule petition to return police chief selection back under the civil service process, and referred a proposed ordinance that would amend the contract for police chiefs, shortening their terms of service from three years to one to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation. 'What I wanted was a process,' City Councilor Michelle M. Dionne said, 'and now we thankfully are at the point where we have received step one in creating a process … and perhaps take the politics out of the problem.' According to attorney and City Councilor Bradford L. Kilby, the petition will be carried up to Boston to pass through the general court by state Sen. Michael Rodrigues, where Fall River's state delegates will have opportunity to sign off on it, but this process may unfold over six months to a year — outlasting the 45-day window outlined in the city's charter to select a police chief. Ponte claimed he supported the petition but only for future appointments of chief of police. 'Not for the chief that we currently have,' he clarified. Top cop appointment: Council objects to Furtado as Fall River police chief after mayor tries again to fill role Furtado's contract is subjected to the appropriation of funding, and over the course of her tenure as interim chief, the position entailed a $190,000 salary, the city's Human Resources Director Nicholas Macolini said. Macolini confirmed that at the $190,000 salary rate as interim, Furtado was paid as much as a permanent chief but was not under contract with the Fall River municipal government the same way a permanent chief is. The salary for the temporary interim chief — in this case, a personnel adjustment — was decided by the mayor. With Furtado installed with five votes in favor of her appointment, she is now in line to receive a $215,000 salary. City Councilor Shawn E. Cadime said he didn't disagree with the $215,000 salary for a police chief, but said he didn't support the appointment 'for a number of reasons.' A sizable buyout of personal compensation time is unlikely, though it occurred with past police chief appointments. Deputy Chief J.T. Hoar took the stand to share that Furtado had approximately 43 hours, or a little over a week, of personal time eligible for buyout, which drew questions from councilors over how Furtado could have expended the personal time. 'We promote the best': Kelly Furtado becomes Fall River's first female police chief Dionne maintained that the chief of police position must be filled for the next year until the home rule petition becomes 'a reality' she said. But Ponte expressed concerns about the timing of Furtado's appointment and the delay in returning the police chief position back under a civil service selection process. 'What is the rush?' he said. 'We have an interim chief. She has deputies. They're doing fine,' he said, suggesting that Furtado could remain as interim for longer. During the meeting, Ponte attempted to object to Furtado's contract, inviting Cadime's support. Ultimately, City Council President Joseph D. Camara claimed objections weren't allowed. A minority of four councilors, including Cadime, Ponte, Camara, and in the eighth seat at his first council meeting, Ricky Tith, voted in opposition to Furtado's appointment, and her contract. 'One of her main focuses is to create a wellness committee within the department,' spokesman for the chief Ross Aubin said, citing a boost in morale and the health and wellbeing of officers having a renewed emphasis. He shared on her behalf that she's proud to serve the community of Fall River as the city's first female chief, but she's 'even more proud' of her time spent serving in a range of capacities within the Fall River Police Department. This call to serve came at a time when she was considering retirement, Aubin said. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Furtado will lead Fall River Police Department as first female chief
Al Bawaba
06-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Burgan Bank Appoints Danah Faisal AlJasem as General Manager of Corporate Communications
Burgan Bank announced the appointment of Ms. Danah Faisal AlJasem as General Manager of Corporate Communications. This strategic appointment reflects the Bank's ongoing commitment to investing in Kuwait's top national calibers and empowering women in leadership positions as part of its dedicated human capital investment strategy. It also reflects Burgan's strategic focus on enhancing its corporate communications strategy and framework to support its long-term growth objectives. Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Naqeeb Amin, General Manager – Human Resources and Development for the Group at Burgan Bank, said: 'On behalf of Burgan's Board and Executive Management, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Ms. AlJasem on her new role. This appointment underscores our great faith in her rich insight and experience, which we are certain will add a wealth of value to the Bank's dynamic and innovative marketing and communications strategy.'He added: 'Today, Burgan's fast-paced growth, development, and constant adoption of new technologies rests on several key pillars, including our robust and engaging communications with our community and stakeholders, guaranteeing that our business momentum remains harmonious with the market's aspirations and needs. Guided by Burgan's vision to be the most progressive bank in Kuwait, and by our deeply embedded values of ownership, transparency, teamwork, and passion, we are committed to fostering an environment where talent is empowered and potential is realized.'On her part, Ms. AlJasem said: 'I am honored to join the Burgan Bank family during this transformative period, and look forward to contributing to the Bank's vision and success journey, driven by its commitment to digital innovation, customer-centric solutions, and sustainable growth. By enhancing our corporate marketing and communication strategies, we aim to amplify our brand presence and cultivate stronger engagement and connections with our customers, employees, and the broader community.'Ms. AlJasem brings to Burgan Bank over 20 years of experience across the ICT & Telecommunications sector and the Investment Banking sector, with a solid track record in strategic communications, brand management and transformation, public relations, sustainability and stakeholder engagement. Most recently, she held the position of General Manager of Corporate Communications at Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc), where she spearheaded various areas within the communication arena and played a pivotal role in positioning stc as the preferred digital enabler. Some of her milestone achievements were the transformational launch of 5G, launching entrepreneurial and educational initiatives within the ESG agenda, and launching the rebranding exercise of VIVA to stc to achieve the brand unification and expansion strategy amongst stc Group and to that, Ms. AlJasem started her career at The World Bank in Washington DC before moving back to Kuwait. She then served as Vice President and Head of the Marketing Department at KAMCO Invest, one of Kuwait's leading investment firms, and a subsidiary of KIPCO Group. During her career in investment banking, she was responsible for overseeing the company's brand strategy, driving marketing innovation, and supporting business development efforts through integrated communication addition, Ms. AlJasem served as a member of KIPCO Group's CSR committee as well as the Union of Investment Company's (UIC) marketing committee. She also sat on the committees of Corporate Governance and Business Continuity & Crisis Management at stc. Ms. AlJasem holds a degree from The George Washington University, School of Business, in Washington D.C., USA with a major in Management Information Systems, providing her with a strong academic foundation in business and communications that complements her extensive professional experience.
