Popowich to retire, Payne returns to Canada

摘要

One outstanding coal official is retiring as president and chief execu live officer of the Elk Valley Coal Partnership only to be replaced by another coal person with an outstanding reputation and stellar experience in the industry, Current president and CEO Jim Popowich is retiring. Recently he was named president elect of the Canadian institute on Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Boyd Payne will replace Popowich at a date to be set later this year. Most recently, Payne served as vice president of marketing for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance. Prior to joining BMA, Payne was vice president of marketing for Fording Coal Limited, Payne has also held senior positions with tianaita Coal Ltd, including vice president and marketing and general manager of Gregg River Resources.