Tire producer Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has confirmed its Waluj plant in India has been honored with the prestigious GEEF Global Safety Award 2025 in the Gold category for the tire manufacturing industry. The award, which was granted by the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) during the Global Clean Energy Summit in Delhi, recognizes companies that distinguish themselves by…
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Liebherr records further growth in 2024 business year
In the 2024 business year, Liebherr recorded its highest ever revenue in the company’s history. At 4.1%, the growth was less pronounced than the average growth of the past five business years. In seven of its 13 product segments, the Group achieved increases in sales. Trends differed between the various product segments and sales regions. The subdued demand in the…
Read MoreCat 100th anniversary machines
In honor of its 100 year anniversary, Caterpillar announced Cat Limited Edition machines are available for purchase through select Cat dealers around the world. Along with the latest machine technologies that Cat customers have come to expect, the Limited Edition models feature a custom “Centennial Grey” paint scheme to recognize the original color of Caterpillar’s first products. In 1925, Holt…
Read MoreGlencore, Li-Cycle eyeing up deal
Glencore has reportedly made a proposal to acquire Canadian lithium battery recycling company Li-Cycle, per Reuters. While no financial details have been released and the miner has not yet commented publicly on the deal, a March 14 letter to a board chair for Glencore outlined the desire to discuss a transaction that could commence as soon as possible. The U.S.…
Read MoreBME inks distributorship deal with DynaEnergetics
Omnia company BME has signed a distributorship agreement for its blasting solutions business with Germany-based DynaEnergetics, which the former said will underscore its commitment to its customers globally. At the heart of the collaboration is Igneo, DynaEnergetics’ electronic detonator system designed for high-temperatures and reactive ground. BME GM Technology and Marketing Nishen Hariparsad said BME can now provide customers with…
Read MoreUSGS: global lithium, cobalt to jump, others flat
The U.S. Geological Survey recently released its World Minerals Outlook for world production capacity across seven critical minerals (and helium) from 2025 to 2029, and confirmed a few surprises in its report. In the assessment, part of a larger effort to provide forecasts and scenarios for global mineral supply chain, the agency said global capacity to produce cobalt and lithium,…
Read MoreGMG publishes ‘Introduction to Geometallurgy’
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) recently released its “Introduction to Geometallurgy” white paper, a foundational resource designed to introduce and support the implementation of geometallurgical principles in mining projects.
Read MoreMacLean launches surface mining division
Canadian equipment firm MacLean Engineering said it has established a surface mining vehicle division, building on its 50-year reputation as a fit-for-purpose underground OEM and a decade of battery electric vehicle design and support in North America, Africa, and Australia. The inaugural model for this new division is the company’s GR8 EV Surface Grader. MacLean has already announced its first…
Read MoreFleet Space ushers in new era of exploration services
Australia-based explorer Fleet Space Technologies has acquired HiSeis, a leading provider of active seismic exploration technology to the minerals industry. The strategic acquisition will strengthen Fleet Space’s end-to-end exploration services. “Fleet Space’s acquisition of HiSeis marks a transformative leap into the future of data-driven exploration,” said Flavia Tata Nardini, CEO and co-founder of Fleet Space Technologies. “To unlock the potential…
Read MoreHancock named SME president
Zeroday Enterprises owner and president Bill A. Hancock has begun his term as the 2025 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) president. He assumes the role at a time in which the association is preparing for a transformative change in leadership with Executive Director and CEO David Kanagy set to retire in March 2026. “It has been incredible having…
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