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07.12.2021 (375 Clicks)

Decarbonizing Steel Production: Metso Outotec launches next Generation of the 100% hydrogen-based Circored Process for fine Ore Reduction

Finding new solutions to decarbonize the steelmaking value chain is a must for the industry to become fossil-free and to help limit global warming to 1.5°C. To support the efforts, Metso Outotec is introducing the next generation of its CircoredTM process for the direct reduction of iron ore fines. The game-changing process uses hydrogen as a reducing agent instead of CO produced from fossil fuels, allowing the iron and steel industry to efficiently tackle the decarbonization challenge. Circored is part of Metso Outotec’s Planet Positive portfolio.

06.12.2021 (367 Clicks)

Hexagon and Mineral Resources partner on the World’s first automated Road-Train Solution

Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning and Mining divisions today announced the development of an automated road-train solution with leading mining services company, Mineral Resources Limited (MRL). To be deployed on MRL’s haulage fleet, the solution integrates drive by-wire technology with an autonomous management system to orchestrate vehicle movement in road-train haulage. The automated road-train solution focuses on safety, productivity and sustainability for MRL operations and will be phased in over the next two years.

06.12.2021 (349 Clicks)

Solmax completes Propex Acquisition, expanding its Position as the World’s leading Geosynthetics Provider

Solmax is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of Propex, a leading North American geosynthetics manufacturer with a strong track record in the construction, transportation, flood protection, and automotive industries. With the closing of this transaction, Solmax further reinforces its position as a leading geosynthetics-solutions provider.

03.12.2021 (403 Clicks)

Cimic's CPB awarded Road Projects in South Australia

Cimic Group’s CPB Contractors has been selected by the South Australian Government, as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Aurecon and GHD, to deliver duplication works on the Main South Road and the Victor Harbor Road in South Australia.

The Alliance contract will generate revenue to CPB Contractors of approximately $314 million.

The duplication works are funded by the Federal and South Australian Governments and will reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety and connectivity, and support economic growth in the Southern Fleurieu region.

Cimic Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Juan Santamaria said: “We are pleased to have the opportunity to deliver these important projects in South Australia aimed at reducing travel times and increasing safety for the local community and visitors to the Southern Fleurieu region. CPB Contractors will deliver the works with a strong focus on safety, quality, the environment and on minimizing impacts on the local community.”

CPB Contractors Managing Director Jason Spears said: “We are currently delivering the Port Wakefield to Port Augusta Alliance in collaboration with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, including works on the Copper Coast, Augusta and Port Wakefield Highways and the Joy Baluch AM Bridge. We’ll apply this experience to efficiently deliver these duplication works and maximise economic opportunities for South Australian people and businesses.”

The Main South Road duplication involves duplicating approximately ten kilometres from south of Griffiths Road, Seaford to Aldinga. The Victor Harbor Road duplication involves duplicating approximately five kilometres between Main South Road, Old Noarlunga and Main Road, McLaren Vale.

Construction will start in early 2022 and is scheduled for completion in 2024.

Source: Hochtief AG

                     

03.12.2021 (367 Clicks)

Qld Students to play leading Role in the Future of Resources

An intensive 12-month focus on attracting more Queensland school students to work in the state’s resources sector is starting to reap results, Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane said.

02.12.2021 (453 Clicks)

Hudson Tunnel Project clears final Regulatory Hurdle with Army Corps of Engineers Permit

Permit allows Construction of First Rail Tunnel Under the Hudson since 1910 Once Full Funding in Place

02.12.2021 (365 Clicks)

Water Flows into the Irish Tara Mine stopped

The efforts carried out to stop the increased water inflow to the Irish Tara mine have been successful. Work is now beginning to restore the mine, which includes pumping and mapping of any damage as a result of the water inflow.

01.12.2021 (456 Clicks)

SNC-Lavalin wins pre-project Engineering Services Contract for potential CANDU new Build in Romania

Candu Energy Inc., a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group (TSX: SNC), has won a 12-month, $8.4 million contract from Romanian firm, EnergoNuclear S.A., to provide engineering services during the preparatory stage of a precursor project to complete CANDU Units 3 & 4 in Romania.

01.12.2021 (355 Clicks)

Webuild: Fabriano-Matelica Section of Marche-Umbria Quadrilateral Highway network open to Traffic

Mega project 74% complete with supply chain of 450 businesses to improve connections in Central Italy

01.12.2021 (399 Clicks)

SNC-Lavalin-led Joint Venture selected to provide Flood Mitigation Support for FEMA

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, announced that its STARR II Joint Venture (JV) has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, valued at up to $300 million USD to perform engineering and technical services for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The JV, which has been providing services since 2014, will support FEMA’s Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) program.