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30.07.2019 (2474 Clicks)

ETH Zurich: A Catalyst for Methanol paves the Way for the sustainable Production of Fuels and Chemicals

Scientists at ETH Zurich and oil and gas company Total have developed a new catalyst that converts CO2 and hydrogen into methanol. Offering realistic market potential, the technology paves the way for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals.

29.07.2019 (2387 Clicks)

Tradecc showcases chemical Grouting Solutions at STUVA Expo 2019

Each tunneling project is unique and has its own challenges related to the conditions of the soil, the surface or the underground structures present. On November 26th and 27th 2019, Tradecc will present its construction chemicals, engineered to face those challenges, at STUVA Expo, one of the most specialized exhibitions for the tunnelling sector. At booth C123, visitors can also discover the latest innovative additions to Tradecc’s range of tunnelling solutions.

28.07.2019 (2569 Clicks)

Herrenknecht: Aircraft Take-offs above, Tunnel Construction below

Dubai International Airport is the hub of air traffic in the Persian Gulf: nearly 90 million international passengers are handled here each year. The operators are constantly investing in capacity expansion. As part of Dubai International Airport Expansion Phase 3, during ongoing flight operations a Herrenknecht micromachine (AVND2400AB) safely and precisely excavated three 610, 765 and 825 m long sections for a new stormwater drainage tunnel under the taxiway.

27.07.2019 (2426 Clicks)

Sandvik completes the Acquisition of Newtrax

Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of Newtrax, a supplier of technology in wireless connectivity to monitor and provide insights on underground mining operations, including people, machines and the environment.

26.07.2019 (2236 Clicks)

Superior and CMS Cepcor create Partnership for Crusher Parts in North America

Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says it has entered into a strategic partnership with Europe’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket crusher parts. For 40-plus years, CMS Cepcor has manufactured premium crusher spares for more than three dozen active and classic brands throughout Europe. The parts manufacturer recently expanded its global footprint when it launched CMS Cepcor Americas.

25.07.2019 (2601 Clicks)

Vale on the partial Return of dry Processing Operations at the Vargem Grande Complex

Vale informs that the National Mining Agency (Agência Nacional de Mineração - ANM) authorized the partial resumption of the dry processing operations at the Vargem Grande Complex. All operations of the Complex were suspended by ANM on February 20th, 2019, to prevent occasional triggers that could affect dam stability as a result of ongoing activities at the Complex.

25.07.2019 (2268 Clicks)

Anglo American approves Aquila hard coking Coal Project in Australia

Anglo American plc announces the approval by its Board of the Aquila project to extend the life of the Capcoal underground (Grasstree mine) hard coking coal operations in Queensland, Australia by six years, to 2028. With an expected attributable capital cost of US$226 million, development work is expected to begin in September 2019, with first longwall production of premium quality hard coking coal in early 2022.

24.07.2019 (2608 Clicks)

Anglo American senior leadership changes

Anglo American plc announces the appointment of Nolitha Fakude as Chairman of Anglo American’s Management Board in South Africa, with effect from 1 September 2019.

Ms Fakude will step down as a non-executive director on the Board of Anglo American plc on 31 August 2019 in order to take up this new executive role and join the Group Management Committee of Anglo American as Group Director – South Africa, reporting to Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American. Ms Fakude’s appointment follows the retirement of Norman Mbazima, as announced in April 2019, after 18 years with Anglo American.

Themba Mkhwanazi, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore since 2016, will also join the Group Management Committee of Anglo American, with effect from 1 August 2019. Themba will continue to report to Seamus French, CEO of Bulk Commodities and Other Minerals.

Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: “We welcome Nolitha Fakude to our global executive team in a key strategic role that draws together our extensive business interests as the largest mining company in South Africa. Her breadth of experience at Sasol and her board experience with us and other major organisations stand her in good stead as we build upon our sustainable partnerships with all our stakeholders in South Africa.”

Nolitha Fakude said: “After two years on the Board, I am proud to join Anglo American in an executive capacity. As South Africa’s most significant mining investor, to the tune of ZAR72 billion over the next five years, we have a duty to keep improving the competitive position and performance of our businesses and for our stakeholder relationships to be mutually reinforcing. I am looking forward to working with government and regulators to help set up South Africa’s mining industry for long term success.”

Mark Cutifani added: “Themba Mkhwanazi has led Kumba through a significant operational turnaround that has transformed the business’ performance and prospects, supplying some of the world’s highest quality iron ore that commands a significant premium in the global marketplace. In addition to his extensive operational and technical experience of the mining industry in South Africa, including key government enterprise relationships, Themba brings valuable additional insights from a number of markets and will add further depth to our executive team.”

Themba Mkhwanazi commented: “Within Anglo American, Kumba is one of South Africa’s great success stories. Over the last three years, we have uncovered the tremendous potential of the business, enabling us to maximise the benefit of current prices – marketing to the right customers at the right time, producing the right product for those customers, and enhancing cost discipline even as revenues go up. All the while, we are delivering significant and meaningful value for our stakeholders, including our host communities. And the good news is that we see so much more opportunity ahead. I look forward to contributing more to the decision-making of the Group as a whole.”

                     

24.07.2019 (2512 Clicks)

Anglo American: Board Changes

Anglo American plc announces that Hixonia Nyasulu will join the Board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 November 2019, and that Nonkululeko Nyembezi will join the Board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 January 2020.

23.07.2019 (3599 Clicks)

Schachtbau Nordhausen and Bauer together at the MiningForum

The MiningForum, which takes place every two years, brings together decision makers, experts and specialists from the industry together for in-depth dialog. In their lectures, renowned speakers address relevant issues in the national and international commodity market. Alongside this, the specialist exhibition offers companies a platform to present their products and services. The conference was first hosted by DMT in 1991, 'in Kelbra which was close by and supported by Schachtbau Nordhausen GmbH,' reminisces Managing Director of Schachtbau, Michael Seifert (second from the left). The 15th meeting of the MiningForum took place on June 27 and 28 in Berlin.