Weir has completed the acquisition of Mining Software Holdings, or Micromine, effective April 30. The transaction was first announced on February 28. The business will be led by Kristen Walsh, previously Regional Managing Director of Minerals APAC, who is appointed Division President, Digital Solutions and joins the Group Executive reporting to Jon Stanton. Andrew Birch, the current CEO of Micromine,…
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Macmahon secures Deflector, Genesis deals
Contract engineer Macmahon Holdings has been awarded a handful of new contracts in Australia, including an underground mining services contract at the Deflector underground gold copper mine in the southern Murchison region of WA. The scope for Macmahon includes all underground and mine development and production services and all other associated works. The contract will commence on 1 May for…
Read MoreHoneywell providing automation for Australian REE refinery
Honeywell announced that its Integrated Controls and Safety System, or ICSS, will be designed and implemented at Iluka Resources’ Eneabba rare earths refinery in Western Australia as part of a project to improve safety and production efficiency. Through a strategic partnership between the Australian Government and Iluka, the refinery will produce rare earth oxides that are essential inputs to defense…
Read MoreBHP to start search for CEO successor: Bloomberg
BHP, the world’s biggest miner, is preparing to search for a new chief executive officer in the coming months as Mike Henry heads toward the end of his tenure, reported Bloomberg. Company insiders told Bloomberg that a change could come as soon as next year, and internal frontrunners for the role include Geraldine Slattery, president Australia, Vandita Pant, chief financial…
Read MoreBKT shows tire innovations at bauma
BKT displayed its latest tire innovations at bauma. The company’s latest addition – the MULTIFORCE BK T92 – is a brand-new rubber track series designed for material handling applications in industrial and construction environments. Full story.
Read MoreBarrick Gold exits Alaskan gold project
Barrick Gold has reached an agreement to sell the 50% interest in the Donlin gold project in Alaska held by its subsidiary to affiliates of Paulson Advisers and NOVAGOLD Resources for $1 billion in cash. Full story.
Read MoreManchin joins Ramaco Resources board
Coal and critical minerals producer Ramaco Resources has appointed former U.S. Senator Joseph Manchin III as an independent member to its board of directors, effective April 18. He brings decades of national leadership in energy policy and economic development to Ramaco. Full story.
Read MoreJapan Gold commences drill program at Hakuryu
Japan Gold said the first project of its 2025 drill program is now underway at the Barrick Alliance Hakuryu project, located on the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan. The Hakuryu project is the first of two 2025 priority drill programs under the Barrick Alliance commencing this spring. “We are pleased to commence the maiden drill program at the Barrick Alliance…
Read MoreWeir joins International Copper Association
The International Copper Association (ICA) has welcomed its newest member, The Weir Group. The global supplier said the new strategic partnership reinforces ICA’s commitment to connecting the entire copper value chain; for the company, it will help it continue to accelerate its path of innovation to smart, efficient and sustainable mining. It also noted that, by joining the ICA, Weir…
Read MoreEnergy Fuels to provide rare earth oxides
Colorado-based rare earth and critical mineral producer Energy Fuels has confirmed it has successfully developed the technology it believes is required to produce six of the seven rare earth oxides, at scale, that are now subject to newly enacted Chinese export controls. Full story.
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