Engineering, advisory and design firm WSP has completed its acquisition of Australian-based Calibre Professional Services in a bid to boost its position as a leading full mining asset lifecycle provider. While no financial details were released about the takeover announced 8 June, WSP said it now represents over 5,200 professionals globally, including 1,400 experts in Australia, and can benefit from…
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Robit, Sotreq Cat in Brazilian team-up
Drilling consumables company Robit and Cat dealer Sotreq have signed a distribution deal for the latter to represent Robit and its products in Brazil. Robit CEO Arto Halonen and Sotreq CEO Marcelo Orberg were on hand for the signing of the deal, which both said will support Robit’s goal to expand the company’s market coverage and strengthen its distributor network.…
Read MoreFirst gold for Kouroussa
UK-headquartered Hummingbird Resources announced the first gold pour from its Kouroussa gold operation in Guinea occurred on 8 June. The achievement, made on time and on budget, comes after the start of commissioning in early May. The mine will now ramp up to commercial production levels during the second half of this year. Kouroussa – which currently has a ROM…
Read MoreWabtec unveils Generation 3 CAS
Wabtec Digital Mine has launched its latest Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (CAS) to enhance safety and productivity, as well as provide a new level of performance with a rules and intelligence capability. The Generation 3 CAS incorporates a brand new, cleaner, simpler user interface with context-based voice alerts that have been built using the latest human factor design. It…
Read MoreChilean court keeps Alcaparrosa mine closed
A Chilean environmental court has issued a temporary work stoppage order that will prevent Canadian miner Lundin from reopening its Alcaparrosa copper mine, reported Reuters. The mine closed in July 2022 after a gaping sinkhole opened in nearby Tierra Amarilla village. The order was requested by government agency CDE, which has filed a lawsuit accusing the miner and its subsidiary…
Read MoreJuanicipio reaches commercial production
Canadian operator MAG Silver confirmed the start of commercial production levels at its Juanicipio mine in the prolific Fresnillo Silver Trend of Mexico. Full story.
Read MoreBallard powers First Mode with hydrogen fuel cells
Global carbon reduction company First Mode has ordered 60 hydrogen fuel cell modules – totaling 6 megawatts – from Ballard Power Systems to power hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. Delivery is slated for 2024, and follows the order of 35 modules year-to-date in 2023. First Mode said it has begun integrating Ballard’s fuel cells from the previously…
Read MoreTorngat Metals, Metso partner on rare earth pilot
Torngat Metals and Metso have signed a contract for large-volume pilot scale processing of ore from Torngat’s Strange Lake rare earth project in Québec. Full story.
Read MoreBosch Rexroth announces departure of President and CEO
Bosch Rexroth announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gumbs will leave the company July 1. Gumbs, who joined the organization in late 2020, successfully led the increased growth of the North American region to record achievements, improved competitiveness in the region, and established a strong customer-focused and people culture. Full story.
Read MoreMetso expands partnership in Blackstone Minerals’ Ta Khoa project
Blackstone Minerals has selected Metso as the technology supplier for the definitive feasibility study of its pCAM (precursor cathode active material) processing plant at the Ta Khoa Refinery in northern Vietnam. Full story.
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