In a strategic move to propel its growth in the region, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas has opened a sustainable headquarters facility in Newman, Georgia. The company said the campus will facilitate the development and production of new machinery and elevate customer support. Full story.
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Eriez promotes Klinge to Director-EMEA Operations and Strategy
Eric Nelson, Eriez vice president of global operations, announced the promotion of John Klinge to director – EMEA operations and strategy, effective Feb. 1. In this pivotal role, Klinge will spearhead the company’s strategic management initiatives in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Klinge will manage and collaborate extensively with Eriez’ EMEA leadership teams to drive profitable growth…
Read MoreSuperior Industries launches version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor
Superior Industries Inc. announced the launch of version 14.0 of its TeleStacker Conveyor PilePro Automation program. This latest edition brings significant enhancements to user interface and functionality. Among the notable changes is the introduction of an updated touch screen boasting a higher resolution to enhance visibility in outdoor settings. Additionally, the screen’s protective housing has been fortified to withstand fluctuations in…
Read MoreMaptek introduces GeoSpatial Manager
Maptek has launched its GeoSpatial Manager solution, which it said brings simplicity and efficiency to workflows, changing how mining and civil engineering projects handle data from laser scans and drones. GeoSpatial Manager effortlessly connects users with real-time updates for surveyed surfaces. Its smart visualisation tools and user-friendly interface redefine how you interact with as-built surfaces, enabling seamless collaboration and accessibility…
Read MoreThree B2Gold employees killed off-site
B2Gold reported that three of its employees have died as a result of injuries sustained when an employee transport convoy was attacked in Mali on February 15. Traveling under Malian gendarme escort, the convoy was transporting B2Gold employees from the Fekola gold mine to Bamako when it was attacked 75 kilometers west of the capital city. B2Gold said mining and…
Read MoreSSR continues search and rescue efforts at Çöpler
U.S.-based SSR Mining said search and rescue efforts to locate nine missing workers following a February 13 incident at the Çöpler gold mine continue. “We acknowledge that several of our team members are facing charges in relation to the recent incident, and we are ensuring they receive the necessary support while respecting the legal process,” said the miner. SSR Mining…
Read MoreColombia proposes ban on coal exploration, production
South America’s top coal-producing country is proposing a mining bill to advance its “decarbonization goals” that would ban new exploration and production contracts for the commodity, reported Bloomberg. The proposed Colombian law, which hasn’t been sent to Congress yet, would allow the expropriation of mining assets in some circumstances. The assets would need to “contribute to the country’s reindustrialization, energy…
Read MoreOyu Tolgoi deploys Hexagon CAS
Hexagon has partnered with Rio Tinto to deploy more than 200 of its Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia – the first deployment of its kind in the Asian country. “The integrity of Hexagon’s product development is why we chose to build a partnership,” said Khorolsuren Ganzorig, superintendent, Mine Support, Oyu Tolgoi. “Since deploying CAS…
Read MoreRio Tinto, Windlab ink Gladstone renewable power deal
Rio Tinto confirmed it has signed a power purchase agreement, the largest ever for Australia, to energize its Gladstone operations in central Queensland. The miner has agreed to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned 1.4-GW Bungaban wind energy project, making it the biggest industrial buyer of renewable power in Australia. Rio Tinto officials called it a major step…
Read MoreMining delivers significant boost to NSW economy
The New South Wales Minerals Council reported that its latest member Expenditure Survey revealed 28 member mining companies supported record levels of mining jobs and direct spending in NSW. According to the survey, in the last financial year, participating mining companies supported over 31,500 full-time equivalent jobs, an increase of more than 600 on the previous year. It is the…
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