After first announcing its plans last December, global equipment producer Sandvik has broken ground on its new mechanical cutting and parts and services facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The campus, for which the Swedish-based OEM earmarked $51 million in 2025, will be 51,000 quare feet and bring manufacturing work previously performed in Europe over to the SK site. Sandvik president…
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Rokbak has partnered with Trevotech to deliver robust articulated haulers in Angola, backed, it said, by strong local sales and aftermarket support.
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Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire South African-headquartered simulator and training company ThoroughTec Simulation in a deal with undisclosed terms.
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BHP recently shared that artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing its operations, as the global miner seeks practical ways to enhance safety, reliability and performance while addressing the growing demand for critical minerals. From supporting teams to identifying new mineral deposits to running large processing plants and transport networks, AI is moving beyond experimentation and becoming part of day-to-day operations across…
Read MoreEclipse Mining Technologies unveiled a company name change on February 10 to reflect its broader industry reach, and will now be known as Eclipse Data Innovations. As the developer of SourceOne EKPS, it also announced a significant new release of SourceOne designed to accelerate the safe, practical adoption of AI across large-scale industries. “The name change reflects the company’s growing…
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Rio Tinto has walked away from merger talks with Glencore, as the two miners couldn’t strike a deal that delivered sufficient value to shareholders, reported Reuters.
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Canadian miner Eldorado Gold confirmed on February 2 that it has reached an agreement to acquire Foran Mining, in a deal that the two said will create strong copper growth in the near-term as well as significant cash flow generation, long‑life assets, and a diversified portfolio.
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ABB has launched its Automation Extended initiative, an automation ecosystem to help mines modernize without disruption and adopt new technologies at their own pace. The modern, open and modular automation ecosystem enables advanced analytics, AI and IoT integration, the company said, that allows changes without operational risk, and it builds on ABB’s long-standing leadership with the world’s largest DCS installed…
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Global miner BHP has selected the 2026 class for its Xplor program, picking 10 global early-stage exploration and technology companies for its cohort – its largest group ever – for the program’s fourth year. The group combines junior exploration companies, geoscience organisations, and technology teams that collectively span the discovery system. According to BHP, there is a more connected approach…
Read MoreThe independently held Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI) has, for the first time since its establishment, appointed a chief executive officer and has also created a technical committee as it advances its mission to improving the safety of mine tailings facilities worldwide. Engineering and sustainability leader Ed Toms, a 40-year leadership veteran, will spearhead the GTMI’s five-year strategy to scale…
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