12.01.2022 (291 Clicks)
Anglo American completes Sale of Shareholding in Cerrejón Mine
Anglo American plc announces the completion of the sale of its 33.3% shareholding in the Cerrejón joint venture to Glencore plc for a total cash consideration of approximately US$294 million, based on an effective economic date of 31 December 2020.
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12.01.2022 (289 Clicks)
JLT Mobile Computers completes Acquisition of French Sales Partner ID Work that becomes JLT France
As part of JLT’s growth strategy to strengthen its sales channel, the acquisition reinforces the company’s French presence and commitment to one of its largest and most important European markets.
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12.01.2022 (370 Clicks)
Future Minerals Forum: Ministerial Participants emphasize Need for Collaboration with Mining Industry Stakeholders
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, convened the inaugural Future Minerals Forum (FMF), in Riyadh from January 11 to 13, 2022 to advance dialogue on future minerals, investment in mining, and collaboration across the region from Africa to Central Asia.
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12.01.2022 (320 Clicks)
Nordic Iron Ore appoints interim CEO
Nordic Iron Ore's CEO Lennart Eliasson retired at the turn of the year. Lennart Eliasson will continue as interim CEO on a consulting basis.
The company's former CEO Lennart Eliasson has since January 1 continued to work for Nordic Iron Ore in the role of interim CEO on a consulting basis. The work of recruiting a new CEO is ongoing.
- We are very pleased that Lennart Eliasson is taking on the role of interim CEO. Nordic Iron Ore is in a very interesting phase and as Lennart continues his work, we also ensure continuity and a smooth transition when the new CEO eventually takes over, says Tomas Olofsson, Chairman of the Board of Nordic Iron Ore AB.
About Nordic Iron Ore
Nordic Iron Ore Group is a mining company with the ambition to revive and develop the iron ore production of Ludvika Mines in Blötberget and Håksberg. The company also intends to expand its mineral resources, and upgrade them to ore reserves, primarily through exploration and other studies of the connecting Väsman field. The Company has all the necessary permits in place for the mine in Blötberget and will be able to produce iron ore of extremely high quality. Nordic Iron Ore’s shares and warrants are listed at Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
Source: Nordic Iron Ore
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11.01.2022 (461 Clicks)
German Entrepreneur and Founder of H. Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Hermann Paus passed away on 27.12.2021
On Dec. 27, 2021, Hermann Paus, entrepreneur and founder of H. Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, passed away. He would have turned 90 on January 28.
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11.01.2022 (279 Clicks)
Sika postes Record Sales for 2021 – Growth of 17.1%
- Sales increase of 17.1% in local currencies – 2021 sales at CHF 9.24 billion (+17.3% in CHF)
- Additional growth platforms created through seven acquisitions: Kreps (Russia), DriTac (USA), BR Massa (Brazil), Hamatite (Japan), American Hydrotech (USA), Bexel (Mexico), and Landun (China)
- Signing of MBCC Group takeover agreement – closing planned for second half of 2022
- Expansion of production sites in Stockholm (Sweden) and Doha (Qatar), commissioning of new production sites in Jiaxing City (China) and Pune (India), establishment of a new national subsidiary in Ghana
- Over-proportional increase in EBIT and EBIT margin of 15% anticipated for 2021
- Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth
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11.01.2022 (272 Clicks)
Hurricanes, cold Waves, Tornadoes: Weather Disasters in USA dominate natural Disaster Losses in 2021
- In 2021, natural disasters caused overall losses of US$ 280bn, of which roughly US$ 120bn were insured
- Alongside 2005 and 2011, the year 2021 proved to be the second-costliest ever for the insurance sector (record year 2017: US$ 146bn, inflation-adjusted) – overall losses from natural disasters were the fourth-highest to date (record year 2011: US$ 355bn)
- Hurricane Ida was the year’s costliest natural disaster, with overall losses of US$ 65bn (insured losses of US$ 36bn)
- In Europe, flash floods after extreme rainfall caused losses of US$ 54bn (€46bn) – the costliest natural disaster on record in Germany
- Many of the weather catastrophes fit in with the expected consequences of climate change, making greater loss preparedness and climate protection a matter of urgency
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10.01.2022 (276 Clicks)
Hexagon strengthens its Life-of-mine Solutions Portfolio with the Acquisition of Minnovare
Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, acquired Minnovare, a leading provider of drilling technology that improves the speed, cost and accuracy of underground drilling.
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07.01.2022 (275 Clicks)
Robbins XRE TBM crosses the finish Line at Chile’s Los Condores HEPP
A Robbins 4.6 m (15.1 ft) diameter Crossover machine holed through in the Andes Mountains of Chile in the last quarter of 2021. The XRE TBM bored a 3.3 km (2.1 mi) long tunnel for Chile’s Los Condores Hydroelectric Power Project (HEPP) and project owner Enel.
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07.01.2022 (285 Clicks)
„Mechanical and plant engineering industry urgently seeks skilled workers“
Commenting on the current situation on the labour market, VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann explains: 'Despite the still tense Corona situation, demand for labour in the mechanical and plant engineering industry remains high.
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20.10.2022
World’s longest Railway Tunnel Project – supported by innovative Conveyor Digitalisation and reliable Engineering
The consortium BTC Brennero Tunnel Construction and the Hosch Group jointly delivered on a world-class tunnelling project by combining excellent engineering with the innovative remote monitoring system Hoschiris Discover. System integration in May 2021 has effectively prevented any instances of serious belt damage. Moreover, service missions have become more efficient and can be scheduled on-demand....
#Brennero Tunnel Construction (BTC) #HOSCH-Foerdertechnik Recklinghausen GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Conveyor technology #Digitalisation
20.10.2022
Energy-efficient and environment-friendly Tunnel Logistics with Automated Service Vehicles
When it comes to supplying tunnel boring machines in drivages innovative Automated Service Vehicles (ASVs) can offer an effective alternative to conventional track-bound conveyances and Multi-Service Vehicles (MSVs). This article outlines the flexibility, efficiency and environment-friendly qualities of ASVs and describes how this has been put to good use at the Kerenzerberg safety tunnel in Switzerland and at the SKW2 Kühtai pumped storage plant in Austria....
#Virturail GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Machinery for Mining and Construction #battery-electric vehicles #tunnel boring machines (TBM)
20.10.2022
Sugar Cane sweetens the CO2 Balance of Segment Gaskets
Innovative profiles from Sealable Solutions GmbH for sealing between lining segments in mechanically excavated tunnels are more sustainable and improve the CO2 balance. Other relevant product properties are not negatively affected by the avoidance of fossil raw materials....
#SEALABLE Solutions GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #sealing #sealing technique #pressurised water sealing
27.03.2023 - 29.03.2023
AusIMM - Underground Operators Conference 2023
29.03.2023 - 30.03.2023
Solids Dortmund
13.04.2023 - 14.04.2023
ICSMGE 2023: 17. International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
17.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Hannover Messe 2023

World’s longest Railway Tunnel Project – supported by innovative Conveyor Digitalisation and reliable Engineering
17. October 2022 (1027 Clicks)
The consortium BTC Brennero Tunnel Construction and the Hosch Group jointly delivered on a world-class tunnelling project by combining excellent engineering with the innovative remote monitoring system Hoschiris Discover.
#Brennero Tunnel Construction (BTC) #HOSCH-Foerdertechnik Recklinghausen GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Conveyor technology #Digitalisation
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RAG-Technikchronik - Buch 2: Technikentwicklung im Abbau
27. September 2018 (3881 Clicks)
Als erster Band erschienen in der Buchreihe Dokumentation der technischen Entwicklung bei der RAG ist das Buch 2, das sich mit der „Technikentwicklung im Abbau“ beschäftigt. Die Autoren betrachten die einzelnen Aspekte des Strebbaus an langer Front in flacher und mäßig geneigter Lagerung.
#RAG Aktiengesellschaft #Mining #underground mining #abandoned mining
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02.03.2023 (226 Clicks)
Metso Outotec wins Order for Iron Ore Pelletizing Plants in China
Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engin...
#Metso Outotec #Chengde Zhaofeng Iron and Steel Group, Co. Ltd #Mining #processing
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06.03.2023 (180 Clicks)
Atlas Copco’s portable air compressors: designed for toughness
The first of its kind in the company’s facilities in Antwerp, the new a...
#Mining #Geotechnics #Energy #surface mining, quarrying #underground mining
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13.03.2023 (164 Clicks)
Sandvik introduces Toro LH518iB with AutoMine
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing Toro™ LH518iB with Aut...
#Sandvik Mining and Construction Central Europe GmbH #Mining #surface mining, quarrying #underground mining #Machinery for Mining and Construction #Digitalisation
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08.03.2023 (162 Clicks)
CSIRO launches CarbonLock to tackle climate change
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has announced the launch of...
#Mining #Tunnelling #Geotechnics #Energy
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