Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Australian environmental technology company Calix to support the construction of Calix’s Zero Emissions Steel Technology, or Zesty, demonstration plant in Western Australia. The move, which could enable Pilbara iron ores to be used in lower-emissions steel making, will be located at a site in Kwinana, south of Perth. That property…
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Tervuren, the digital hazard awareness training platform for mine sites, announced it is rebranding to Shepherd. Company officials said he name Shepherd better reflects what the platform does, including guiding, protecting, and keeping people safe on-site. Users can continue to access the same features they have come to trust, including immersive video training, site visitor management, and secure record keeping.…
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Canadian-based MineHub Technologies, which provides digital supply chain solutions for the commodity markets, is integrating with Railinc, a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the central data exchange for the North American rail industry. The integration enhances MineHub’s rail tracking capabilities, providing customers with unprecedented visibility and insights into their rail shipments from the moment an organization…
Read MoreThe international organizing committee of the International Coal Preparation Congress (ICPC) has accepted the Coal Preparation Society of America’s proposal to serve as host of the XXIII ICPC event, making the venue for the gathering Lexington, also home to CoalProTec. The XXI International Coal Preparation Congress was held in Sun City, South Africa, in October. The congress happens every three…
Read MoreGlobal supplier Weir confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Fast2 Mine Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda. The company first detailed its plan on September 23. No financial details for the transaction have been disclosed. Fast2Mine, a Brazil-based software provider to the mining industry with a focus on mine management solutions, will be integrated within Micromine and reported within…
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Hitachi Construction Machinery announced that in April 2027 it will officially change its corporate name and brand to LANDCROS. This change will introduce updated equipment and parts branding, while maintaining the same manufacturing excellence and dealer support customers have always trusted. This brand transition represents the company’s next stage of accelerating innovation to create and provide customers new forms of value…
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U.S.-based General Kinematics has acquired Llambec Technology, a South African-based manufacturer and distributor of vibratory equipment. “We are thrilled to welcome Llambec Technology into the General Kinematics family. This acquisition strengthens our ability to serve key markets across Africa and beyond, while continuing to deliver the innovative solutions our customers expect from GK,” said Thomas Musschoot, CEO of General Kinematics. …
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Coeur Mining and New Gold have entered into a definitive agreement whereby a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coeur will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of New Gold, pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement. The addition of New Gold’s two Canadian mines – Rainy River and New Afton – results in a combined company with seven North American…
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Flexco has acquired SHG Conveyor Control GmbH, the creator of Rip Prevent+, an advanced AI-powered conveyor monitoring system that enhances conveyor efficiency. Rip Prevent+ delivers real-time belt rip detection, prevention, and operational insights – without sensors inside the belt, lasers, cameras, or structural modifications. This plug-and-play solution works with any conveyor, enabling rapid deployment and immediate value for operators in…
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The United States has signed agreements on critical minerals with Thailand and Malaysia, aiming to diversify supply chains amid competing efforts on rare earths by China, reported Reuters. Malaysia agreed to refrain from banning or imposing quotas on exports to the United States of critical minerals or rare earth elements, the countries said in a statement. However, they did not…
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