Base metals miner Lundin is reportedly in discussions with Japanese trading houses and large miners to turn over between a 40% and 50% stake in its Josemaria copper-gold operation in Argentina. CEO Jack Lundin said in a Reuters interview that it is conducting risk analysis before finalizing plans with its strategic partners for Josemaria’s development. The executive, who was just…
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Emerson releases DeltaV control system update
Global technology and software company Emerson is building upon its innovative technologies and solutions in the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) with the release of DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 1. This feature pack release includes new technology and enhancements to current capabilities that not only improve control system situational awareness and performance, but also help ensure more efficient, sustainable…
Read MoreCummins rolls out welcome for Krakow facility
Cummins has unveiled its brand-new European Master Rebuild Centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland, the first of its kind in Europe. The company invested $10 million in the development of the Centre, which will remanufacture Cummins high horsepower engines with displacements of 19 to 78 litres, and in the 450-to-3500-horsepower range. This includes Cummins’ renowned QSK19, QSK38 and…
Read MoreMetso opens renovated lab space in Finland
Metso has opened a completely renovated minerals processing laboratory in Pori, Finland, in a bid to significantly expand the company’s ore sample and process testing capability and allow safe and efficient testing around the clock. “The number of minerals testing projects has increased steadily during recent years. The new facility enables us to better meet the needs of our customers,…
Read MoreMetso behind crushing upgrade at Newman West
Metso has received an order for three high-capacity Metso Nordberg MP Series cone crushers for BHP’s Newman West, formerly Mount Whaleback, mine in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreSuperior finalizes CEMCO acquisition, gains significant manufacturing capacity
Superior Industries Inc. announced it finalized its intended acquisition of Belen, N.M.-based CEMCO Inc. As part of the sale, Superior attained a 147,500-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in the heart of the American Southwest. Full story.
Read MoreBosch Rexroth names Wieckowski president
Bosch Rexroth announced Erwin Wieckowski, P.Eng. as the new president and CEO of Bosch Rexroth North and Central America based in Charlotte, N.C., effective Oct. 1. The role has been performed on an interim basis by Reinhard Schaefer in addition to his role as a member of the divisional board of management with responsibility for manufacturing. Schaefer will remain in…
Read MoreInvestment group buys majority stake in Coronado
Czech-based investment group Sev.en Global Investments said it will acquire a 51% stake in Coronado Global Resources from the Energy & Minerals Group as it continues to expand its portfolio, reported Reuters.
Read MoreEpiroc, Newcrest deepen strategic partnership
Epiroc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Newcrest on a collaboration that aims to take a holistic approach toward the entire mining process at several of the miner’s operations by utilizing Epiroc’s automation, digitalization and electrification solutions.
Read MoreMSHA to host annual TRAM Conference
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is holding its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) conference in Beaver, W.Va., from October 10-12. Read the full story here.
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