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23.09.2021 (457 Clicks)

Skanska transforms new Interchange in Florida, USA

Skanska has signed a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation to design and build a new interchange at Interstate 75 (I-75) and Big Bend Road in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Skanska will include the contract worth USD 82M, about SEK 690M, in the US order bookings for the third quarter of 2021.

23.09.2021 (355 Clicks)

Metso Outotec to deliver a Raw Water Treatment Plant to a Gold Mine in the Middle East

Metso Outotec has signed an engineering and technology contract to deliver a raw water treatment plant for a gold plant project in the Middle East. The order value exceeds EUR 10 million, and it has been booked in Minerals’ Q3/2021 orders received.

21.09.2021 (410 Clicks)

Meeting of Minds at Mount Isa Mines in Australia

Students from throughout Queensland are in Mount Isa this week for the Oresome Minds Camp run by the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), the education arm of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

The students were meant to travel to the copper city earlier in the year, but a Covid-19 lockdown put paid to those plans.

However, not to be deterred, the students have been working on their projects with their Mount Isa Mines mentors virtually over the past 10 weeks, and will this week present them face-to-face and experience a taste of life as a resources professional.

Necessity has been the mother of invention and it’s the first time the camp has been conducted with a virtual element.

As well as discovering how science, technology engineering and maths (STEM) is used every day in the resources sector, the students are learning from their industry mentors about the different opportunities available to them.

“Our staff have been looking forward to demonstrating how teamwork, problem solving and communication are key skills needed for success in our sector,” said Glencore Queensland Metals Human Resources Group Manager, Clint Milner.

“We hope that it will be a positive experience for the students and encourage them to consider careers in our sector, particularly engineering where we have a shortage of talent,” he said.

QRC’s Director Skills and Education Katrina-Lee Jones said it was important for students to be aware of the opportunities available in the sector with skills shortages, particularly in engineering and trades.

“It’s why we are currently running a social media campaign to encourage students to consider mining engineering,” she said.

Schools taking part are Spinifex State College, Good Shepherd Catholic College, Kelvin Grove State College, San Sisto College, Wavell State High School, Centenary State High School, and Nanango State High School.

As Australia’s largest and most successful industry-led education and skills training initiative, the QMEA seeks to broaden student and teacher knowledge of career opportunities in resources.

The academy encourages a talent pipeline of employees into VET and STEM-related careers, with a focus on female and Indigenous participation. The QMEA currently engages with 80 schools and is a partnership between the QRC and the Queensland Government under its Gateway to Industry Schools program.   

Source: QRC

                     

21.09.2021 (426 Clicks)

Hatch LTK’s Julie Green among COMTO’s ‘Women Who Move the Nation’

Julie Green, P.E., vice president of Hatch LTK’s New York Region, is among those being nationally honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) for outstanding contributions to America’s transportation industry.

21.09.2021 (545 Clicks)

SSAB to convene extraordinary General Meeting due to the Resignation of the Board Chairman

In consequence of the ownership changes in SSAB during May and June this year, Bengt Kjell, chairman of the Board of Directors (Board), has informed the Board that he wishes to resign from the Board at the earliest convenience.

20.09.2021 (443 Clicks)

Asset Deal: Heitkamp Industrial Solutions GmbH takes over the Piping Construction Know-how of ROBA Piping Projects GmbH

With effect from 1 October 2021, Heitkamp Industrial Solutions GmbH takes over assets and staff of the piping specialist ROBA Piping Projects GmbH. Founded in 1989, ROBA has decades of experience and proven know-how in piping and plant construction and thus strengthens the activities in the delivery of industrial plant by Heitkamp Industrial Solutions GmbH.

20.09.2021 (432 Clicks)

Lack of skilled Workers hits Qld’s Resources Sector

The number one threat to the future viability of Queensland’s resources sector has been identified, and it’s not what you’d think.

17.09.2021 (407 Clicks)

New Head Global Production in Normet's Equipment Business Line

Mr Juha Jäppinen (M.Sc) has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Global Production, Equipment Business line, Normet Group.

17.09.2021 (531 Clicks)

Coastal Protection with geotextile Container Systems

Large-format tubes and bags as effective erosion protection for banks, coasts and harbours

• Economic and ecological alternatives to conventional construction methods
• Safe building structures due to high adaptability
• Fast and flexible installation on land and in water

17.09.2021 (383 Clicks)

Swiss Re sees growing Demand for Insurance Protection, positive Outlook for Premiums

• Need for insurance protection is growing, driven by increased exposures, risk awareness and evolving client needs
• Swiss Re expects non-life insurance premiums 10% above pre-COVID-19 level by the end of 2021 and continued increases in 2022
• With low investment yields, the industry needs to focus on underwriting results
• Swiss Re continues to upgrade its data capabilities, focusing on partnerships that help clients tackle evolving loss trends and more complex risks