The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) will now be an annual event every June 15 thanks to the advocacy group International Women in Mining (IWiM), which has successfully launched the campaign. More than 1,000 from around the globe participated in the inaugural virtual event to mark the occasion, a two-hour gathering that included mining professionals from companies, suppliers,…
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Hexagon’s Mining division introduced the Power of One platform, a holistic, life-of-mine smart solution connecting sensors, software, infield apps and cloudware. Available and ready to implement, this technology connects the mine to the boardroom via a single onboard ecosystem comprising a smart computer, antenna and display. It will empower customers’ digital transformation, connecting key mining workflows for a safer, more…
Read MoreCanadian-based data extraction and telemetry management company Symboticware has acquired deep-learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) artificial intelligence developer Palifer in a deal the former said will prevent unscheduled downtime for users.
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Liebherr and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd announced a partnership for the development and supply of green mining haul trucks for integration with the zero-emission power system technologies being developed by Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE). This is a major step towards transitioning Fortescue’s diesel mining fleet to a green mining fleet before 2030 and accelerates the…
Read MoreWest Virginia-headquartered equipment producer J.H. Fletcher has signed an agreement to acquire the Cannon Mining division from Trident Maritime Systems Heavy Equipment Group. The transaction, confirmed June 10, will boost Fletcher’s capabilities to support its expanding domestic and international customer case No financial details have been released. The Cannon equipment portfolio will remain intact and operate under the new name…
Read MoreBEUMER Group announced the acquisition of the FAM Group, a supplier of conveyor systems and loading technology. FAM is headquartered in Magdeburg, Germany, and is an internationally operating, medium-sized group with 750 employees. FAM plans, designs and manufactures turnkey plants and systems for mining, extracting, loading and storing minerals, raw materials and goods. In addition to expanding BEUMER’s portfolio, FAM’s know-how…
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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) said it will use the return of its iconic Volvo Days to highlight its purpose driven message of industry transformation. Using the theme of the recently launched “Change Starts Here” campaign, the event showcases the company’s leading solutions in the areas of sustainability, electromobility and services. Volvo CE is also offering a fully-immersive digital experience…
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Caterpillar has announced a three-year project with District Energy St. Paul of Minnesota, U.S., to demonstrate a hydrogen-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) system. The project, which is scheduled to start early next year, is supported and partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and backed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. “Caterpillar is focused on supporting our customers…
Read MoreGlobal miner Gold Fields has agreed to acquire Canadian-based Yamana Gold in an all-share deal that values the latter at US$6.7 billion. The transaction will make Gold Fields a top-four global gold major. Gold Fields said the acquisition significantly strengthens its ability to deliver on its three strategic pillars: maximizing asset potential, advancing ESG commitment, and growing the value and…
Read MoreMetso Outotec has signed a collaboration deal with Malvern Panalytical to bring sensor-based bulk ore sorting solutions to the mining industry as both focus on their mutual top goal of sustainability. The pairing combines the companies’ expertise in crushing and bulk material handling solutions and ore analyzers and, with the offering, mining customers can significantly improve head grade by preconcentrating…
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