Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey of 2,300 leaders from small and large businesses across a range of sectors, 92% of respondents feel that the continuing instability…
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Fluor divests AMECO
Fluor recently announced it has sold off its equipment and fleet service business, AMECO North America, for US$73 million. The buyer was One Equity Partners. Fluor’s divestment in AMECO has been in process for a while; it first announced it would divest the company in September 2019 and went on to sell the AMECO Caribbean business in August 2020. It…
Read MoreIndustry’s first ‘opt-out’ carbide recycling unveiled by Sandvik
Sandvik has introduced a way operators can be part of the tungsten reuse cycle: via its new opt-out carbide recycling initiative. The program is designed for customers of carbide drill tips, the key component of which is tungsten. The mineral is expected to run out in the next 40-100 years assuming current consumption rates. “Making tools from recycled carbide requires…
Read MoreIdaho Cobalt Operations nears completion
Australian miner Jervois Global said it has successfully completed water commissioning in the mill and concentrator facilities at its Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) complex near Salmon, Idaho. Full story.
Read MoreFirst Majestic halts mining at Jerritt Canyon
First Majestic Silver is citing high costs and other challenges for the temporary suspension of operations at its Jerritt Canyon mine in Elko County, Nevada. Full story.
Read MoreCenterra taps Tomory as president, CEO
Canadian producer Centerra Gold has appointed Paul Tomory as its president and chief executive officer, effective May 1. Full story.
Read MorePioneer Pump® ElectricPAK™ Delivers Streamlined Ordering, Quick Setup and Proven Performance
Pioneer Pump®, a brand of Franklin Electric, announces the launch of the ElectricPAK™, a modular offering of electric-driven pump packages that helps users get a pump and motor configuration onsite more quickly and efficiently than custom-built units. The new line of pump packages has been engineered from the ground up to offer a fully streamlined experience for both owners and…
Read MoreDRC copper mine orders Trafo mini substations
Trafo Power Solutions has received an order from a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for nearly 50 of its mini substations with dry-type transformers. MD David Claassen said the growing operation is owned by a large operator, though it did not identify the customer or the financial details. The customer’s specifications for the mini substations vary…
Read MoreWright introduces WrightSquare for ratchets, impact guns
Ohio manufacturer Wright has released its WrightSquare 2.0 technology for the square end of a socket where it attaches to the ratchet or impact gun. The patented design provides 10 times more contact area than conventional designs. By relocating load and stress away from the corners, it enhances performance and increases socket life. The optimized flat contact areas remove force…
Read MoreIngersoll Rand releases impact wrench, air starter
Touting the benefits of power, durability and affordability, Ingersoll Rand has unveiled its 2922 Series of pneumatic wrenches and productivity-boosting engine air starters. The new release pneumatic impact wrenches provide 2,000 foot-pounds of nut-busting torque in a durable, affordable 12-lb. package. Available in ¾-inch and 1-in. models, the 2922 Series offers 1,450 ft.-lbs. of max breakaway torque to easily take…
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