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05.11.2021 (310 Clicks)

Hastings Line reopens following Landslip Prevention Project

Rail passengers are returning to the Hastings line following a seven-day closure that saw over a hundred engineers carrying out landslip prevention work along the 160-year old route. The line was handed back on time for the start of services on Saturday.

05.11.2021 (385 Clicks)

Thiess secures Wahana Renewal in Indonesia

Thiess has secured a three-year $A220 million contract renewal to continue providing mining services at PT Wahana Baratama Mining’s (Wahana) coal mine in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Having operated at the project since 2007, Thiess will provide full mining services for our client Wahana, which is owned by Bayan Resources, including mine planning, environmental and water management, drill and blast, and mining and pit hauling services.

Thiess CEO and Executive Chairman Michael Wright said: “This extension builds on our long-term partnership with Wahana and recognises Thiess’ ability to deliver sustainable and competitive mining solutions tailored to their operational needs.”

Thiess Executive General Manager Asia Cluny Randell said: “We’re proud to continue delivering value at Wahana, a unique operation where Thiess has mined two adjoining mines for two different clients. Our team is focused on continuing to optimise resource recovery and extending the mine’s reserves to deliver long-term value for Wahana.

“Alongside this, we’re looking forward to building on our Covid-19 vaccination efforts, extending our employee and family vaccination program into the community next month.”

The contract renewal commences from November 2021.

Source: Hochtief AG

                     

04.11.2021 (396 Clicks)

Epiroc completes Acquisition of Specialist in Mining Vehicle Battery Conversions

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of FVT Research Inc., a Canadian company with expertise in converting diesel-powered mining machines to battery-electric vehicles.

04.11.2021 (419 Clicks)

COP26 – Global Finance Ministers discuss Transition to Net Zero

• Finance Ministers gather in Glasgow to discuss mobilising funding for rapid, large-scale climate action
• Discussions follow new pledges of public climate funding from developed nations at COP26 World Leaders Summit, including significant pledges for climate adaptation
• Finance commitments for climate mitigation led by new announcement at Leaders Summit of $8.5 billion Just Energy Transition to help South Africa move to clean energy
• UK Presidency welcomes alignment of $130 trillion of private finance to science-based net zero targets and near term milestones, through the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero.

04.11.2021 (400 Clicks)

Check out the virtual Information Room of Sydney Metro West

Sydney Metro has created a virtual engagement room to help you learn more about its second Environmental Impact Statement for the West project. Set deep underground, the virtual engagement room gives you a chance to explore and learn more about the proposed station caverns and railway tunnels.

04.11.2021 (368 Clicks)

Nordic Iron Ores has initiated a Process to recruit a new CEO

Nordic Iron Ore's current CEO Lennart Eliasson will retire at the turn of the year. The Board has begun the process of recruiting a new CEO.

02.11.2021 (401 Clicks)

Epiroc acquires remaining Share of Mobilaris MCE

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has acquired the remaining share of Mobilaris MCE AB, a Sweden-based company that provides advanced situational awareness solutions that optimize operations in mining and civil engineering.

02.11.2021 (359 Clicks)

Sika opens new national Subsidiary in Ghana

Sika is continuing to expand its presence in Africa and has established a new national subsidiary in Ghana.

01.11.2021 (374 Clicks)

Mexico Pacific Limited announces Collaboration with ConocoPhillips LNG and Bechtel

Mexico Pacific Limited LLC, developer of a North American LNG export project based in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, Mexico, announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with ConocoPhillips LNG Licensing LLC and Bechtel, working with Techint S.A. de C.V., to advance the global energy transition and to assist in lowering greenhouse gas emissions by pursuing innovative lower carbon LNG design solutions for the MPL LNG Project future phases.

01.11.2021 (367 Clicks)

New Executive Vice President Sustainability & Innovation Skanska Group

Lena Hök has been appointed Executive Vice President Sustainability & Innovation for the Skanska Group. Lena will step into her new position and join Skanska’s Group Leadership Team on November 1. Lena currently holds the position as Senior Vice President Sustainability, Skanska Group.