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09.01.2020 (855 Clicks)

Hexagon acquires Blast Movement Technology

Acquisition of Blast Movement Technology (BMT) will enable Hexagon's mining customers to better tackle ore loss and dilution

07.01.2020 (871 Clicks)

Siemens utilises Fugro’s UXO Screening Technology in Herne, Germany

Fugro has completed an unexploded ordnance (UXO) screening project for Siemens AG at the site of a new gas-fired power station in Herne, Germany.

Over 1300 foundation pile locations were screened for UXO and cleared down to 15 m below ground level without affecting other site preparation activities.

In Germany, any areas that suffered bombing during the Second World War must have a UXO site survey before construction can begin. Conventional survey methods involve drilling boreholes that create ground disturbance, which is intrusive and expensive to remediate. Fugro’s UXO screening solution is based on a magnetometer located behind a standard CPT cone, which allows quick and deep penetration with only minimal ground disturbance. The Magcone delivers a log of the magnetic field with depth and is monitored in real-time; if any magnetic anomalies are observed ahead of the probe then probing is stopped for excavation.

“We are impressed with Fugro’s UXO solution, especially the flexibility of using it in parallel with ongoing site-levelling activities and its accuracy in detecting ferromagnetic anomalies at depths up to 15 m,“ said Kevin Engelking, Siemens Construction Manager. “All ferromagnetic objects detected were excavated for verification and approved by the relevant authorities. This allowed us to quickly clear the entire site, maintain our construction schedule and safely install the foundation piles for the power station.”

Source: Fugro

                     

07.01.2020 (848 Clicks)

UK-based small Mining Project is 'Brexit-proof'

By developing technology innovation and rethinking business models, a new EU-funded project hopes to improve the commercial viability of mining modest but high-grade critical raw mineral deposits across Europe.
GlobalData's mining technology writer Heidi Vella looks at the project.

07.01.2020 (840 Clicks)

New General Manager for Boliden Rönnskär appointed

Linn Andersson appointed as General Manager for Boliden Rönnskär.

02.01.2020 (986 Clicks)

Ventia signs Agreement to purchase Broadspectrum

Infrastructure services company, Ventia, announced it has signed an agreement with Ferrovial S.A. to purchase Broadspectrum, subject to standard conditions and regulatory approvals.

02.01.2020 (1047 Clicks)

Bechtel opened Office in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

The new office in Al-Khobar leverages Bechtel’s global expertise for Saudi Oil, Gas & Chemical projects

02.01.2020 (975 Clicks)

Appointments in Metso’s Executive Team

Giuseppe Campanelli has been appointed President, Minerals Services business area and a member of Metso’s Executive Team from January 2, 2020 onwards. Previously he has been a member of the Minerals Services business area management team heading Professional Services.

02.01.2020 (804 Clicks)

Anglo American receives Operating Licence for Minas-Rio Tailings Facility in Brazil

Anglo American announced that it has received the next phase of its operating licence for its Minas-Rio tailings facility in Brazil, following the work to raise the dam as part of the Step 3 licence area of the mine. The regulatory authorities in Brazil granted the installation licence for this work in January 2018 and the construction work was completed in accordance with that licence in August 2019.

30.12.2019 (814 Clicks)

Fugro becomes sole Shareholder of Seabed Geosolutions

Fugro has entered into an agreement to acquire CGG’s 40% shareholding in Seabed Geosolutions and to terminate the Seabed Geosolutions’ joint venture agreement effective December 30, 2019 in exchange for a cash consideration of USD 35 million, paid by CGG before year-end 2019. The proceeds will be used to lower Fugro’s outstanding debt position and strengthen Seabed Geosolutions’ balance sheet.

27.12.2019 (905 Clicks)

Datwyler to focus on fast-growing, high-margin Sealing Business

• Focus on the fast-growing, high-margin Sealing business.
• Divesting Distrelec and Nedis at a loss of some CHF 670 million with no impact on liquidity.
• Datwyler is evaluating value-optimising options for the sale of Reichelt.