Black Iron Announces Appointment of Mr. David Porter as Chairman of the Board
Black Iron (TSX:BKI) has appointed David Porter as Chairman of the Board, following Bruce Humphrey's resignation after 15 years of service. Porter, who has been a director since 2010, brings over 33 years of experience in mining and steel sectors.
Porter's extensive background includes serving as VP Human Resources at Rio Tinto/Mitsubishi's Iron Ore Company of Canada (1992-2008) and VP Operations at Altas Specialty Steel - Rio Algom (1978-1991). The leadership change comes after two attempts to advance the Shymanivske Iron ore project were disrupted by Russian invasions of Ukraine.
Black Iron (TSX:BKI) ha nominato David Porter come Presidente del Consiglio di Amministrazione, in seguito alle dimissioni di Bruce Humphrey dopo 15 anni di servizio. Porter, che è stato direttore dal 2010, vanta oltre 33 anni di esperienza nei settori minerario e siderurgico.
Il vasto background di Porter include il ruolo di VP Risorse Umane presso Rio Tinto/Mitsubishi's Iron Ore Company of Canada (1992-2008) e VP Operations presso Altas Specialty Steel - Rio Algom (1978-1991). Il cambio di leadership arriva dopo due tentativi di avanzare nel progetto di minerale di ferro Shymanivske, interrotti dalle invasioni russe in Ucraina.
Black Iron (TSX:BKI) ha designado a David Porter como Presidente del Consejo, tras la renuncia de Bruce Humphrey después de 15 años de servicio. Porter, que ha sido director desde 2010, aporta más de 33 años de experiencia en los sectores minero y siderúrgico.
La amplia experiencia de Porter incluye haber sido vicepresidente de Recursos Humanos en Rio Tinto/Mitsubishi's Iron Ore Company of Canada (1992-2008) y vicepresidente de Operaciones en Altas Specialty Steel - Rio Algom (1978-1991). El cambio en la dirección se produce después de dos intentos de avanzar en el proyecto de mineral de hierro Shymanivske que fueron interrumpidos por las invasiones rusas a Ucrania.
Black Iron (TSX:BKI)는 브루스 험프리의 15년간의 봉사 후 사임에 따라 데이비드 포터를 이사회 의장으로 임명했습니다. 2010년부터 이사로 활동한 포터는 광업 및 철강 분야에서 33년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
포터의 폭넓은 경력에는 Rio Tinto/Mitsubishi's Iron Ore Company of Canada에서 인사 부사장(1992-2008)과 Altas Specialty Steel - Rio Algom에서 운영 부사장(1978-1991)으로 근무한 경험이 포함됩니다. 이번 리더십 변경은 러시아의 우크라이나 침공으로 인해 Shymanivske 철광석 프로젝트 진전 시도가 두 차례 방해받은 후 이루어졌습니다.
Black Iron (TSX:BKI) a nommé David Porter président du conseil d'administration, suite à la démission de Bruce Humphrey après 15 ans de service. Porter, qui est directeur depuis 2010, apporte plus de 33 ans d'expérience dans les secteurs minier et sidérurgique.
Le parcours étendu de Porter inclut son rôle de vice-président des ressources humaines chez Rio Tinto/Mitsubishi's Iron Ore Company of Canada (1992-2008) et de vice-président des opérations chez Altas Specialty Steel - Rio Algom (1978-1991). Ce changement de direction intervient après deux tentatives d'avancement du projet de minerai de fer Shymanivske, interrompues par les invasions russes en Ukraine.
Black Iron (TSX:BKI) hat David Porter zum Vorsitzenden des Vorstands ernannt, nachdem Bruce Humphrey nach 15 Jahren im Amt zurückgetreten ist. Porter, der seit 2010 im Vorstand ist, bringt über 33 Jahre Erfahrung im Bergbau- und Stahlsektor mit.
Porters umfassende Erfahrung umfasst die Tätigkeit als VP Personal bei Rio Tinto/Mitsubishi's Iron Ore Company of Canada (1992-2008) und als VP Operations bei Altas Specialty Steel - Rio Algom (1978-1991). Der Führungswechsel erfolgt nach zwei Versuchen, das Shymanivske-Eisenerzprojekt voranzutreiben, die durch russische Invasionen in der Ukraine gestört wurden.
- New Chairman brings 33 years of relevant mining and steel industry experience
- Incoming Chairman has significant executive experience with major companies like Rio Tinto
- Porter's extensive operational background in iron ore sector aligns with company's core business
- Previous attempts to advance Shymanivske project were halted due to Russian invasions of Ukraine
- Loss of long-term Chairman with 15 years of company experience
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2025 / Black Iron Inc. ("Black Iron" or the "Company") (TSX:BKI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Porter as Chairman of the board of directors of the Company ("Board"). Mr. Porter has served as a director of the Company since 2010 and is a seasoned executive who has been responsible for operations, safety, health, sustainable development, communications and community relations across the mining and steel sectors for over 33 years. Mr. Porter previously served as Vice President Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness at the Rio Tinto/Mitsubishi owned Iron Ore Company of Canada from 1992 to 2008 and as Vice President Operations at Altas Specialty Steel - Rio Algom from 1978 to 1991.
Mr. Porter's appoint follows the resignation of Mr. Bruce Humphrey as Chairman and a director of the Board following 15 years with the Company.
Mr. Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated "I would like to thank Bruce for his years of dedication and guidance as we twice brought Black Iron's Shymanivske Iron ore project to the brink of construction, only twice to have Russia invade Ukraine upending our plans. With Dave taking over as Chairman, Black Iron's board, management and shareholders are in excellent hands as he is a critical thinker with extensive hands-on iron ore and steel industry experience."
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