The HTI Group is becoming the majority shareholder of the South Tyrolean company Seik, thus further strengthening its position in material transport. The basis for this move was a strategic objective, that being the development of significant industrial and technological synergies, the pooling of expertise, and the further expansion of the group’s portfolio. HTI is already a leader in material…
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CiDi, Schaeffler partner on electric truck autonomy
Cidi has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with industrial tech firm Schaeffler to work together on heavy-duty vehicle electrification and automation built on distributed electric drive systems. The partnership will cover the development of efficient, reliable, and scalable E/E architectures for autonomous trucks, along with distributed control technologies designed to enhance dynamic control precision and stability. Together, the companies said…
Read MoreAyavex, Blickfeld bringing autonomous 3D load management
Canadian-based technology company and autonomous measurement system developer Ayavex Solutions has joined forces with 3D LiDAR sensor maker Blickfeld to incorporate LiDAR sensor data into operational intelligence across material handling and ground support for autonomous 3D load measurement in mining. The two jointly said that they will combine Ayavex’s advanced software platform for 3D reconstruction and analysis with Blickfeld’s cutting-edge…
Read MoreOrica acquires Danafloat, expands in copper
Orica announced recently it has evolved into copper processing chemistry with its acquisition of the Danafloat product range from FMC Corporation. Danafloat, a specialist range of high-performance collectors used in the floatation of copper and other future-facing commodities to maximise ore recovery, enhances concentrate quality and minimizes environmental impacts. The acquisition includes proprietary formulation intellectual property as well as inventory,…
Read MoreU.S., EU to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals
The United States and European Union have released an action plan to coordinate trade policies and measures on critical minerals supply chains, with a view to concluding a binding plurilateral agreement at a future date, reported Reuters. The plan does not specifically mention China, noted the news agency, but comes as part of a broader push by the Trump…
Read MoreFinalists announced for GRX26 Colab
Austmine and AusIMM, together with global mining innovation hub partners Expande (Chile), the Peru Mining Innovation Hub, and the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI, Canada), have announced the six finalists for GRX26. The Global Open Innovation Colab challenge, Critical Disruptors: From Discovery to Recovery, is to be held at the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) in Perth, Western…
Read MorePeng selected as WVU honorary degree recipient
For his leadership in mining education, WVU President Michael T. Benson selected Syd Peng, Charles E. Lawall Chair of Mining Engineering Emeritus in the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, for the first presidential honorary degree he will bestow. Peng has served as the Charles E. Lawall Chair of Mining Engineering Emeritus since his 2013 retirement…
Read MoreWIM UK, Minerals Matter form partnership
Women in Mining UK announced a new strategic partnership with Minerals Matter, formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding in February. The partnership brings together two organizations united by a shared ambition: to strengthen the future of the UK’s minerals and mining sector by widening access, increasing awareness and championing inclusive career pathways. Managed by The Mineral Products…
Read MoreEldorado Gold, G Mining forge alliance
Eldorado Gold has entered into a project alliance in the form of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with G Mining Services, establishing a strategic engineering and construction alliance to support project delivery across Eldorado’s portfolio. Under the MoU, G Mining will provide engineering and construction services in support of Eldorado’s project development and execution activities, including early project definition, engineering…
Read MoreCodelco-Anglo American mining plan approved
Chile’s state copper miner Codelco has received approval from the country’s antitrust regulator for its joint mining plan with Anglo American at the Andina-Los Bronces project, Reuters reported. Last September, the miners finalized an agreement to operate their neighboring copper mines jointly. The deal aims to generate at least $5 billion from increased production and cost savings. The plan will…
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