Weir has completed the acquisition of Mining Software Holdings, or Micromine, effective April 30. The transaction was first announced on February 28. The business will be led by Kristen Walsh, previously Regional Managing Director of Minerals APAC, who is appointed Division President, Digital Solutions and joins the Group Executive reporting to Jon Stanton. Andrew Birch, the current CEO of Micromine,…
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Macmahon secures Deflector, Genesis deals
Contract engineer Macmahon Holdings has been awarded a handful of new contracts in Australia, including an underground mining services contract at the Deflector underground gold copper mine in the southern Murchison region of WA. The scope for Macmahon includes all underground and mine development and production services and all other associated works. The contract will commence on 1 May for…
Read MoreWeir joins International Copper Association
The International Copper Association (ICA) has welcomed its newest member, The Weir Group. The global supplier said the new strategic partnership reinforces ICA’s commitment to connecting the entire copper value chain; for the company, it will help it continue to accelerate its path of innovation to smart, efficient and sustainable mining. It also noted that, by joining the ICA, Weir…
Read MoreNewmont completes non-core divestiture program
Global miner Newmont has finalized the previously disclosed sales of its Akyem operation in Ghana and its Porcupine operation in Canada, marking the completion of the miner’s divestiture program announced last February. “Today, I am pleased to announce the successful completion of our non-core asset divestiture program with the sale of Akyem and Porcupine, generating total after-tax cash proceeds of…
Read MoreCaterpillar celebrates first 100 years with commitment to future workforce
Caterpillar has announced an investment to support a key source of its success and longevity for the next 100 years: people. As part of the celebration, the company pledged $100 million over the next five years to help equip the workforce of the future with the skills needed, leveraging technology to meet global market demands as the world undergoes a…
Read MoreUnited Coal ships coking coal to Ukraine
United Coal Company, which operates in the Appalachian region of the United States, has sent its first 80,000-ton shipment of coking coal to Ukraine steel producer Metinvest. The shipment aims to support sustainable steelmaking following the suspension of operations at Pokrovske Coal due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Pokrovske Coal was Ukraine’s only producer of coking coal. It supplied a…
Read MorePeabody Energy keeps options open on Anglo deal
Photo: Anglo American American coal producer Peabody Energy is reviewing all options related to its acquisition of Anglo American’s coal assets in Australia following an ignition event at one of the mines included in the deal. “The company remains in conversation with Anglo American to better understand the impacts of the event,” said Peabody in a statement. “Peabody is preserving…
Read MoreMetso completes Swiss Tower takeover
Metso has completed the acquisition of its long-time partner Swiss Tower Mills Minerals, strengthening its position as a leading comminution technology and services supplier for the mining industry. “Swiss Tower Mills Minerals was founded in 2011 with the vision of achieving outstanding grinding performance and unparalleled energy efficiency with vertical stirred mills. Our joint journey with Metso began a year…
Read MoreL&H installs one of the biggest vertical turning lathes in North America
L&H Industrial has officially commissioned one of the largest Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) in North America, significantly expanding its precision machining capabilities to support the mining, oil and gas, power generation and heavy equipment industries. This groundbreaking investment, installed at L&H’s Tempe, Ariz., facility, is designed to machine some of the largest industrial components in the world, ensuring optimal performance…
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch offers zero-emission steel solutions
Philippi-Hagenbuch is expanding the steel options for its custom solutions portfolio by offering zero-emission SSAB Zero steel for its haul truck equipment. This alternative helps producers and fleet managers achieve their environmental goals with efficiency-enhancing equipment tailored to their operation. “Philippi-Hagenbuch has a history of being at the forefront of the industry when it comes to the materials we use…
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