The U.N. International Seabed Authority’s council commenced the first part of its 29th session on 18 March, setting the stage for two weeks of discussions aimed at progressing draft deep-sea mining regulations. In his welcoming address, ISA Secretary-General Michael W. Lodge expressed his gratitude and optimism for the proceedings. “It is heartening to see many delegations present and poised to…
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FLSmidth has acquired 100% of the shares in the Canadian mill engineering, supply and services provider Farnell-Thompson Applied Technologies. The company said 4 March that the newly added company’s offerings will be integrated into FLSmidth’s core mining business. The acquisition is effective immediately. “The company already has a long-standing business relationship with FLSmidth,” the global supplier said. “The majority of…
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To cater for the rapidly increasing demand for battery-grade lithium required for the energy transition, Metso has reviewed its lithium hydroxide technology and service offering, and, as part of the review, has announced its sulphate-free alkaline pressure leach process is a Planet Positive technology for the production of battery-grade lithium. Metso’s hydrometallurgical alkaline leach process is a simple and safe…
Read MoreThe International Copper Association (ICA) has added its newest member, global miner Newmont Corporation, following an election to membership. The ICA board of representatives initially appointed the company as an addition to its ranks in December 2023. “We look forward to engaging with the ICA on their efforts to support safe and sustainable production of copper as an essential metal…
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MacLean Engineering has signed three new in-country dealer agreements that will extend its global service and support platform. The newly announced strategic alliances with Machbert Co. (Brazil), Stewart & Stevenson (Colombia), and Kanu Equipment (sub-Saharan Africa) will enable Maclean to offer its underground mining vehicles and support services to the growing mining markets in these regions. “With their strong local…
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The National Mining Association (NMA) has selected Denise Johnson, group president of Caterpillar, as chair for its MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024 event in September. Johnson, who first joined Caterpillar more than a decade ago, is a well-known leader in the industry and was the first woman to be inducted to the American Mining Hall of Fame. A Michigan native, Johnson graduated…
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Global chemical supplier Kodiak has solidified its position in the specialty chemical space with the acquisition of Aztech Lubricants, a provider of innovative solutions in the wire drawing industry. “By acquiring Aztech Lubricants we are continuing to execute our growth strategy – increasing our geographical footprint and manufacturing capabilities, while optimizing delivery timelines,” said Kodiak President Laura Dickey. “As we…
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Caterpillar Safety Services, which is marking its 50th anniversary, has launched new programs to help groups to build what it is calling a “resilient safety culture” with a four-component system. The company, which uses research and approaches to address safety, aids companies in bringing in a strong culture where safety practices are embedded across an organization. Among the improvements to…
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A new collaboration between Hitachi Energy and charging tech organization BluVein will accelerate the safe delivery of electricity for battery-electric haul trucks of up to 400 metric tons while decarbonizing fleets and operations. The pair, which inked a memorandum of understanding confirmed March 5, will bring together Hitachi Energy’s advanced power electronics and digital charging technologies with BluVein’s e-rail charging…
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Simformotion LLC – a leader in simulation training solutions – announced the extension of its agreement with Caterpillar to deliver heavy equipment training simulators around the world. The agreement underscores their commitment to training the world’s heavy equipment operators with state-of-the-art Cat Simulators and the importance of their partnership in producing innovative training options. The collaboration provides Simformotion with continued access…
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