Becker Mining Systems and vision AI technology trailblazer alwaysAI have partnered to transform the mining industry’s value chain, significantly enhancing productivity, safety and operational efficiency.
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Century-plus-year-old Kohler Energy has officially rebranded under a new corporate name, Rehlko. Under the rebranding, announced September 17, Rehlko will continue operating as an independent enterprise. The company became a stand-alone entity in May 2024 when Platinum Equity completed a transaction with Kohler Company to establish then-Kohler Energy as a standalone business. Platinum Equity is the majority owner of Rehlko…
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Integrated Power Services (IPS), which specializes in the servicing, engineering and remanufacturing of electrical, mechanical, and power management assets, has finalized the acquisition of ABB’s Industrial Services business for an undisclosed amount, effective August 31. The business includes a U.S. and Canadian service shop network with locations in Tucson, Ariz.; Evansville, Ind.; Charlotte, N.C.; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and Burlington, Ontario,…
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BHP Xplor, the six-month accelerator program to revolutionize critical mineral exploration, has officially opened applications for the 2025 cohort. For the third consecutive year, BHP Xplor is inviting early-stage explorers to the program, which identifies visionary teams focused on uncovering new sources of critical minerals crucial for a sustainable future. The BHP Xplor program is designed to accelerate participants’ exploration…
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The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), 29 – 31 October 2024, is the premier event for the global mining and resources industry, bringing together industry leaders, governments, investors and stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the issues, trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the sector. With more than 600 speakers, over 9,000 delegates, and 20,000 square meters of exhibition…
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Sandvik has struck a deal to acquire Australia-based Universal Field Robots (UFR), a provider of autonomous interoperable solutions, for an undisclosed amount. The company’s portfolio includes agnostic robotic and autonomous solutions for trucks, loaders and auxiliary equipment. “Universal Field Robots is an important strategic addition to Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, which will strengthen our growth potential and provide key…
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The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) announced the availability of a new safety library publication (SLP) for use by the commercial explosives industry. The new publication, SLP-33: Guide to Explosives & Blasting Agents, addresses safety in the manufacturing of explosives and blasting agents, and addresses elements of process safety management that are directly relevant to explosives manufacturing, storage and use.…
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China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) entered an agreement with Rio Tinto’s Simfer to supply equipment for its Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, according to a Reuters report. XCMG, headquartered in Xuzhou city, will provide core mining equipment with a total value of about 800 million yuan, or US$111.91 million. The fleet includes dozens of 230-metric ton mining trucks,…
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Metso has denied recent reports of a merger between it and the mining business of Sandvik, releasing a statement confirming its position on August 19. The initial report alleging a tie-in between it and the Swedish equipment producer came from Swedish news outlet Dagens Industri. “Market rumors have been made public regarding Metso and Swedish Sandvik’s mining business. Metso has…
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Metso has signed a comprehensive frame agreement for key process equipment deliveries to Reko Diq Mining’s greenfield copper-gold project in the province of Balochistan in Pakistan. The gross value of the various orders is EUR 200 million (US$219 million). “Reko Diq will substantially expand Barrick’s strategically significant copper and gold portfolios and benefit all its Pakistani stakeholders for generations to…
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