You are here

Category: Global News

Maestro Digital Mine picks Sohail

Miners News

Canadian-based supplier Maestro Digital Mine has appointed Jahanzeb Sohail as its chief operating officer (COO) effective August 30. Sohail will oversee engineering, operations, logistics, information technology and sourcing, and lead the company’s undertaking to improve efficiency and quality across the organization. Originally from Pakistan, his undergraduate studies were in electrical engineering; he also has a master’s in electrical engineering with a…

Read More

Women in Mining UK flooded with WIM100 noms

Miners News

Women in Mining UK, which releases its 100 Global Inspirational Women biennially, announced it has received 915 nominations for its 2022 list. The 915 nominations it received were for 491 women in mining, representing a myriad of roles and levels of seniority, from 61 countries. “The 100 women featured were selected due to their inspiring contribution towards a stronger, safer…

Read More

Orica chasing 2040 renewable goal

Miners News

Orica has announced that, parallel to its overarching goal of reaching net zero by 2050, has confirmed it will source 100% renewable electricity for its company-wide power by 2040. The newly announced goal adds depth to its existing target to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 40 per cent by 2030. Orica’s renewable electricity target will…

Read More

FLSmidth completes TK Mining acquisition

Miners News

FLSmidth has confirmed that its takeover of thyssenkrupp’s mining business TK Mining has met the needed requirements and the deal will close at the end of August. The company said 12 August that, once the two combined on 31 August, it will be the leading global mining technology and service provider with operations from pit to plant and with a…

Read More

Xylem Technology Helps Solve Water Challenges

Miners News

Solutions from global water technology company Xylem helps solve the world’s greatest water challenges, according to its annual Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s work with customers and partners. It also details Xylem’s progress to reduce its operational footprint, including cutting Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity by 12% and water use by 22%, versus 2019.…

Read More

Terex MP acquires ZenRobotics

Miners News

Terex Materials Processing (MP) has acquired the assets of ZenRobotics Ltd., a company that designs and creates robots that pick, sort and recycle waste material.  ZenRobotics is a leader in smart robotic recycling. Its robots, powered by proprietary AI software, make recycling more efficient, accurate and profitable. The company’s ambition is to make the circular economy a reality by turning…

Read More

Orica to acquire Axis Mining Technology

Miners News

Orica recently inked a binding agreement to acquire mining geospatial tool and instrument manufacturer Axis Mining Technology for A$260 million in cash. Orica officials said the addition of the company will fast-track its capabilities to back the new mineral discoveries needed for decarbonization. An addition to Orica’s Digital Solutions platform, it will also create a leading full-service orebody intelligence business…

Read More

Weir Minerals, Eriez partner for CPF system development

Miners News

Weir Minerals and Eriez have joined forces to cooperatively design and develop coarse particle flotation (CPF) systems as both seek to boost separation efficiency while also reducing customers’ water and energy consumption. Eric Bain Wasmund, vice president of Eriez global flotation business, said the technology, which also has the benefit of producing safer tailings, is a “step-change improvement” versus the…

Read More

Immersive Technologies honors five miners

Miners News

Simulator supplier Immersive Technologies has named the winners of its 13th annual Global Business Improvement Award that recognizes the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies who use simulation as a key driver in improving operational safety, productivity and maintenance. This year’s winners were:  Rio Tinto Kennecott (United States), shovel category. The miner completed a continuous improvement project targeting machine…

Read More

Get the Miners News Discount for CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Miners News

Are you interested in getting a special Miners News discount for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023? Registration is now open for the show, running March 14-18, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas. North America’s largest construction trade show will feature more than 1,800 exhibitors across over 2.7 million sq. ft. showcasing the most advanced equipment and construction industry innovations. Get details…

Read More