Integrated Power Solutions (IPS), in its journey to expand its service capabilities, coverage and distribution, has acquired electrical equipment and service provider and power management firm Southland Electrical Group. Full story.
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Private investment company Menar and its subsidiary Canyon Coal are making inroads for the development of a new coal operation in Hendrina, Mpumalanga province – a mine that could commence operations as soon as the second half of this year.
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Orica has announced the release of its latest OREPro 3D Predict modeling software that predicts blast movement in near real-time and optimises grade control value. Over 30 years of Research and Development (R&D) coupled with significant cloud-based computing power have led to the creation of OREPro 3D Predict software, a near real-time blast movement simulator and grade control polygon optimizer…
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In a move to combine two of the top senior gold producers, U.S.-based Newmont has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Australian peer Newcrest Mining by way of a scheme of arrangement. If successful, it would be the largest mining takeover and the third-largest corporate buyout in Australian history, according to Refinitiv data.…
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Salt Lake City-based private rare earth developer U.S. Critical Materials has revealed it has discovered a billion-dollar “game-changer” for the industry in Montana: the highest-grade REE deposit in the United States. Full story.
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Metso Outotec has announced an expansion to its filter assembly plant in Suzhou, China, citing a rise in global market demand. Full story.
Read MoreThe U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to stay clear of the line of electrical fires after three miners were electrocuted in a 10-day period. Full story.
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Nearly a year to the day after it was first announced Hauhinco would acquire the longwall mining equipment division of Caterpillar, the company has emerged with a new name with roots into its 100-plus-year history. The company will now be known as Hauhinco Bergbautechnik, or HBT, and it has a number of high-level action items it wants to collectively achieve…
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After 187 years in business, McLanahan is still providing innovative solutions. It returns to ConExpo-Con/Agg with first-time equipment displays alongside its entire family of companies, including Eagle Iron Works, Anaconda and first-time exhibitor RubbleCrusher. At booth C31372, McLanahan will showcase a Horizontal Screen Over Screw Portable Plant for the first time at any trade show. While this is not a…
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Hexagon arm Minnovare has released its new system, Development Optimiser, to increase accuracy, reduce over-break and increase drilling advance. The new release combined hardware with a digital platform applicable to all development drill makes and models, and per Minnovare can lead to optimal blasts and offer consistent blasting outcomes regardless of operator experience. Included is a wireless system interface featuring…
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