The shareholders of Anglo American and Teck have approved the proposed merger of equals to form Anglo Teck. The vote was held at a special meeting, and Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said the plan received “strong support” from shareholders and stakeholders alike. “Today marks a major milestone towards forming Anglo Teck – a global critical minerals champion, headquartered in…
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IMDEX to acquire Advanced Logic Technology, Mount Sopris Instruments
IMDEX confirmed January 12 it will wholly acquire Advanced Logic Technology and its subsidiary, Mount Sopris Instruments. The milestone marks a significant extension of IMDEX’s global leadership in subsurface data, which will create the industry’s most advanced subsurface intelligence system. ALT, headquartered in Luxembourg, is the global leader in high-performance downhole rock property sensor systems and geoscience data processing software.…
Read MoreOdysight.ai unveils mine truck POC
Israel-headquartered predictive maintenance firm Odysight.ai has confirmed it successfully wrapped up a proof of concept (POC) project in the global mine truck segment alongside a major international automotive OEM. Together with the undisclosed partner, Odysight.ai said its solution was installed on an 8×4 heavy-duty mine truck chassis, which was also fully integrated into the vehicle’s structural framework to enable continuous…
Read MoreHitachi makes minority investment in Rithmik
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has made a minority strategic investment in mobile mining equipment analytics group Rithmik Solutions under the latter’s current financing round. The investment, the specifics of which were not disclosed, is “a significant milestone” for the collaboration between the two, Hitachi officials said. Together, the companies aim to advance the next generation of smart mining by…
Read MoreWeir launches new report to drive sustainable water practices in mining
Weir launched a new report, “Untapped: Mining’s Opportunity To Unlock Value Through Strategic Water Management And Innovative Technology.” The report highlights the critical role of water in mining and sets out a strategic vision for elevating water stewardship across the industry. As the world accelerates towards a low-carbon future, demand for metals and minerals is surging. Yet, mining operations are…
Read MoreBarrick eyeing company split: Reuters
The board of directors for Barrick Mining has raised the possibility of splitting the company into two separate entities, one focused on North America and the other on Africa and Asia, according to Reuters sources. A split could also include the outright sale of Barrick’s African assets as well as of the Reko Diq mine in Pakistan, once it has…
Read MoreRio Tinto, Calix partner for low-emissions steelmaking tests
Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Australian environmental technology company Calix to support the construction of Calix’s Zero Emissions Steel Technology, or Zesty, demonstration plant in Western Australia. The move, which could enable Pilbara iron ores to be used in lower-emissions steel making, will be located at a site in Kwinana, south of Perth. That property…
Read MoreTervuren rebrands to Shepherd
Tervuren, the digital hazard awareness training platform for mine sites, announced it is rebranding to Shepherd. Company officials said he name Shepherd better reflects what the platform does, including guiding, protecting, and keeping people safe on-site. Users can continue to access the same features they have come to trust, including immersive video training, site visitor management, and secure record keeping.…
Read MoreMineHub, Railinc tie to enhance rail shipment tracking data capabilities
Canadian-based MineHub Technologies, which provides digital supply chain solutions for the commodity markets, is integrating with Railinc, a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the central data exchange for the North American rail industry. The integration enhances MineHub’s rail tracking capabilities, providing customers with unprecedented visibility and insights into their rail shipments from the moment an organization…
Read MoreICPC 2031 to be held in the U.S.
The international organizing committee of the International Coal Preparation Congress (ICPC) has accepted the Coal Preparation Society of America’s proposal to serve as host of the XXIII ICPC event, making the venue for the gathering Lexington, also home to CoalProTec. The XXI International Coal Preparation Congress was held in Sun City, South Africa, in October. The congress happens every three…
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