SEMCO Publishing, parent company of Rock Products, announced the acquisition of Minería Pan-Americana from Route One Publishing. Minería Pan-Americana is the leading Spanish-language magazine, news service and digital resource platform serving the Latin American mining sector. This acquisition strengthens SEMCO Publishing’s portfolio of mining publications, which includes North American Mining magazine, The Asia Miner and Miner’s News Global. The addition of Minería Pan-Americana expands SEMCO’s reach and offers advertisers enhanced opportunities…
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Immersive Technologies brings training solutions underground
Immersive Technologies has secured contracts to provide workforce training solutions for four undisclosed underground mining projects in the U.S., Canada, Chile and Indonesia. These solutions encompass machine simulation and digital learning technologies, as well as training program development. “Immersive Technologies recognizes the strategic importance of underground mining and has increased its investment in new Conversion Kit development for a growing…
Read MoreMetso acquires partner Swiss Tower Mills Minerals
As part of its energy-saving comminution technology development efforts, Metso has signed an agreement to acquire its long-term partner Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG (STM). Previously, Metso had a 15% minority ownership in the company. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value. Metso decided to exercise its right of first refusal following the divestment decision of STM’s…
Read MoreAspen Technology launches microgrid management system
U.S.-based Aspen Technology has introduced the AspenTech Microgrid Management System (MMS) solution for customers with heavy electrical power requirements in mining, refining, chemicals, and other industries to manage on-site conventional and renewable power generation, active load management and energy storage. Based on the company’s proven AspenTech OSI monarch SCADA platform, the solution empowers customers to maximize operational performance and accelerate…
Read MoreFutureCoal adds Coaltech to fold
FutureCoal has proudly welcomed The Coaltech Research Association NPC as a new associate member. As a leading research association, Coaltech drives innovation in South Africa’s coal industry, focusing on technology development that ensures competitiveness, sustainability, and safety. The collaboration aligns with FutureCoal’s Sustainable Coal Stewardship (SCS) philosophy, promoting advanced technologies and responsible practices throughout the global coal value chain. Together,…
Read MoreCaterpillar, IMA Engineering forge technology pact
Caterpillar has entered a new alliance with IMA Engineering to enhance its own Precision Mining initiative. The teaming of the two companies will use cutting-edge technology to provide real-time, detailed information about ore, the raw material extracted in mining, which will help sites improve operational efficiency and accuracy. Cat Precision Mining is Caterpillar’s advanced vision to improve every step of…
Read MoreIME presents safety awards to member companies
At its 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) recognized member companies with the Tricia Appleton Award for Safety which is the organization’s highest award given to those member companies with zero recordable safety incidents the previous year. At this year’s awards banquet, the Tricia Appleton Award for 2023 was given to six IME member companies,…
Read MoreRio Tinto confirms Arcadium Lithium deal
Rio Tinto has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion. The transaction, which will be implemented by way of a Jersey scheme of arrangement, is expected to close in mid-2025. “Acquiring Arcadium Lithium is a significant step forward in Rio Tinto’s long-term strategy, creating a world-class lithium business alongside our leading aluminum and copper operations to…
Read MorePolydeck impacted by Helene, but remains operational
Officials from plant asset supplier Polydeck have confirmed that it remains fully operational from its headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C., despite the impacts of the recent Hurricane Helene that struck America’s east coast. In a letter to its stakeholders and customers, the company said the storm have a heavy impact on the region’s transportation networks, supply chains, and many of its…
Read MoreIndia, U.S. sign critical mineral supply chain pact
The Commerce and Trade Minister of India, Piyush Goyal, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed their names to an agreement last week promising to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals. The Commerce Department said in a statement October 3 that the now-inked memorandum of understanding aims to build resilience…
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