Rio2 receives key Fenix permits

Miner Rio2 said its Chilean subsidiary, Fenix Gold, has received the principal sectorial permits it requires to begin construction at its Fenix gold project in the Maricunga Gold Belt of the Atacama Region, Chile.  “The team at both Rio2 and Fenix Gold have done a great job in obtaining these permits, which will allow the company to complete its debt…

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Southern Cross Gold to secure land around Sunday Creek

Southern Cross Gold said it is acquiring multiple properties directly surrounding its Sunday Creek project, 60 kilometres north of Melbourne, Australia. The company is acquiring two residential holdings for A$1.9 million, and has also entered into a Share Swap Agreement to acquire all the shares in Sparr Nominees Pty.  Sparr holds substantial agricultural properties near Sunday Creek and approximately $18.75…

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Metso wins Chinese pelletizing plant order

Metso has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology (BSIET) for the delivery of a traveling grate pelletizing plant for Ruifeng Iron and Steel Group in Tangshan, Hebei province, China.   “We are delighted to support Ruifeng in achieving their decarbonization targets with our advanced technology. The increasing interest in our compact-sized pellet plants in China is very encouraging,”…

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Coeur Mining to acquire SilverCrest Metals

U.S.-based Coeur Mining has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire North American peer SilverCrest Metals, adding the Las Chispas underground mine in Sonora, Mexico, to its portfolio.  Under the terms of the agreement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coeur will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of SilverCrest pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement. The transaction is…

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Caterpillar, Trimble extend long-standing joint venture

Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption.   Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control solutions, delivering products that contribute to jobsite safety and productivity. The renewed agreement will…

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BKT names Ludovic Revel as president global OEM

Off-Highway tire manufacturer BKT announced the appointment of Ludovic Revel as president Global OEM, a strategic choice that reflects the Indian multinational’s commitment to pursuing its ambitious business goals, starting with strengthening its growth strategy in the OEM channel for original equipment and consolidating BKT’s brand visibility among the major global players. With a strong background of nearly three decades…

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Metso expands polishing filtration product family

Metso is expanding its polishing filtration product family with the addition of the GM (Glass Media) filter.  The Metso GM filter is designed to remove insoluble organics in battery metals processes by utilizing very efficient and patented coalescing media. With its cost-effective and modular design, the GM filter increases the recovery and recycling of valuable process chemicals. “The GM filter…

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