Tire producer Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has confirmed its Waluj plant in India has been honored with the prestigious GEEF Global Safety Award 2025 in the Gold category for the tire manufacturing industry. The award, which was granted by the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) during the Global Clean Energy Summit in Delhi, recognizes companies that distinguish themselves by…
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Liebherr-Australia, Mineco celebrate new partnership
In March, Liebherr-Australia commissioned an R 9150 excavator for Mineco – the company’s first Liebherr machine – at the Mount Arthur complex in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The commissioning of this excavator highlights Liebherr-Australia’s continued growth in the 150-tonne class mining segment in Australia and reinforces the company’s commitment to providing innovative and efficient solutions…
Read MoreRio Tinto launches South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute
Rio Tinto, in collaboration with the University of Queensland, has marked the official launch of the South Gobi Underground Mass Mining Institute (SGUMMI) with a visit by the president of Mongolia to the Oyu Tolgoi mine. The miner said the institute offers a comprehensive, world-class training program designed for both local and international mining professionals, utilizing the Oyu Tolgoi copper…
Read MoreLiebherr records further growth in 2024 business year
In the 2024 business year, Liebherr recorded its highest ever revenue in the company’s history. At 4.1%, the growth was less pronounced than the average growth of the past five business years. In seven of its 13 product segments, the Group achieved increases in sales. Trends differed between the various product segments and sales regions. The subdued demand in the…
Read MoreOnslow Iron project resumes haulage following accident
Australian miner Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) confirmed 24 March that haulage operations at its Onslow Iron complex in Western Australia resumed on 21 March following a road train accident earlier this month. Officials said the resumption followed constructive discussions with WorkSafe WA regarding controls and risk mitigation. WorkSafe LA is part of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and…
Read MoreBlackjack playing winning hand for 3Q25
Native Mineral Resources (NMR) said that work to restart its Blackjack gold processing plant at the Charters Towers complex in north Queensland during the third quarter is on track. In a progress update, the company said refurbishment and upgrades of the Blackjack facility are advancing across all key plant areas, with equipment ordered, modelling near completion, and pre-commissioning underway. Additionally,…
Read MoreDanfoss prepping for new India facility
Danfoss Power Solutions recently took the first shovel of dirt from the site of its upcoming new 27,000-square-metre greenfield plant in Talegaon, Pune, India, one component of its effort to grow in the country. Danfoss, which is investing in India in the coming three years as part of plans to expand their presence, will increase its capacity and also allow…
Read MoreLion One’s Tuvatu starts flotation circuit project
Canadian-based Lion One Metals is kicking off engineering and construction for the flotation circuit at the company’s wholly owned Tuvatu alkaline gold project in Fiji. Chairman and president Walter Berukoff said Tuvatu is currently operating at the 300 tonne-per-day pilot plant level, but the project will help it double its plant design capacity to 600 t/d with the expansion occurring…
Read MoreCat 100th anniversary machines
In honor of its 100 year anniversary, Caterpillar announced Cat Limited Edition machines are available for purchase through select Cat dealers around the world. Along with the latest machine technologies that Cat customers have come to expect, the Limited Edition models feature a custom “Centennial Grey” paint scheme to recognize the original color of Caterpillar’s first products. In 1925, Holt…
Read MoreGlencore, Li-Cycle eyeing up deal
Glencore has reportedly made a proposal to acquire Canadian lithium battery recycling company Li-Cycle, per Reuters. While no financial details have been released and the miner has not yet commented publicly on the deal, a March 14 letter to a board chair for Glencore outlined the desire to discuss a transaction that could commence as soon as possible. The U.S.…
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