Westgold enters new era with Karora merger

Westgold Resources and Karora Resources have merged to create a leading mid-tier gold producer operating exclusively in Western Australia with a pro forma market capitalization of A$2.5 billion. “Today marks the next phase of Westgold’s evolution into a larger, unhedged and well-funded Australian gold producer,” said Westgold Managing Director and CEO Wayne Bramwell. “Our value proposition is significantly enhanced with…

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The Copper Mark adds 100th participant

The Copper Mark has reached a major milestone: 100 participating sites. Molymex, a molybdenum roaster in México, is the latest active participant of the framework demonstrating its growth and expansion into other metals and along the value chain. “We are proud of this significant milestone for The Copper Mark. Our framework supports sites in demonstrating their ESG performance and committing…

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Motion Industries commits to partnership accreditation in indigenous relations

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, announced its commitment to Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), a program of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). Originally established in 2001, the PAIR program includes an online management and reporting tool that supports participating companies’ efforts toward progressive…

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Zenith Energy to deliver power solution to Mt Weld

Zenith Energy has entered an agreement with Lynas Rare Earths to design, build, own, operate and maintain a hybrid power station at Lynas’ Mt Weld mine in Western Australia. The total installed capacity of the Mt Weld power station upon completion will be approximately 65 megawatts. The Mt Weld hybrid power station will include a 24-MW wind farm (four wind…

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Major Drilling signs strategic partnership with DGI/Kore

Mining drill services company Major Drilling Group has inked a new partnership with premier downhole technology company DGI Geoscience and its affiliate company, artificial intelligence-powered core logging tech innovator KORE GeoSystems. This strategic partnership positions Major Drilling at the forefront of AI advancements in the drilling industry, and the combination of Major Drilling’s fleet, skilled drilling teams and its TrailBlazer…

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Flexicon marks 50th anniversary

Pennsylvania-based bulk handling company Flexicon Corporation is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Founded by William S. Gill in 1974, the company began manufacturing “flexible screw conveyors,” a term coined by the company. Their simplicity, reliability and economy made them popular not only for basic conveying jobs, but also for demanding applications previously satisfied by more complicated and costly conveyors.…

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BASF sells mining flocculants division to Solenis

Global specialty chemicals group Solenis has been confirmed to be the buyer of BASF’s flocculants business for mining applications, part of the latter company’s push to focus only on core strategic business areas and optimize its portfolio. The transaction is currently pending approval but is expected to close in the second half of 2024. The parties have agreed not to…

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