BEUMER 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 Days returns with focus on electric equipment
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…
Read MoreCaterpillar to launch hydrogen demonstration project
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 MoreGold Fields to acquire Yamana Gold in $6.7 billion stock deal
Global 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, Malvern Panalytical go Planet Positive
Metso 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…
Read MoreSuperior Industries positioned to take advantage of an expanding market
Morris, Minn.-based Superior Industries Inc. – on a multi-year growth trajectory – has greatly expanded its market presence, introducing a series of new or improved products; adding a number of respected industry professionals to its team; and expanding its dealer network.
Read MoreWorld Coal Association adds Seriti, Barloworld
Industry advocacy group the World Coal Association has welcomed two new members to its fold, both from South Africa: operator Seriti Resources and processing and services group Barloworld. According to WCA CEO Michelle Manook, the addition of Seriti and Barloworld uncovers a “new vanguard” of coal operatives “who understand that coal must transition through an understanding of the total contribution…
Read MoreCaterpillar acquires Tangent Energy Solutions
Caterpillar Inc. has acquired Tangent Energy Solutions, an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) company that provides customers with turnkey solutions for reducing energy costs, increasing energy efficiency, reducing emissions, monetizing electric grid support, and providing resiliency for customer operations. The acquisition of Tangent Energy also positions Caterpillar to work directly with utilities and energy providers to supply distributed energy resources (DERs) that rapidly…
Read MoreSSAB to host fossil-free steel webinar
Global steel producer SSAB has taken the lead in reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry and aims to launch the world’s first fossil-free steel by around 2026. But how does fossil-free steel production actually work? And what’s the difference between green steel and fossil-free steel? SSAB has announced a fact-packed webinar on May 24 at 15:00 CEST to…
Read MoreCopper Mark, RMI launch consultation period for draft RRA
The Copper Mark and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have jointly said that they have opened a public consultation period for its draft Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) and revised Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals. The consultation period is open from 2 May to 1 July. With the revision, the two groups are hoping to get the RRA to be…
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