29.06.2023

Cimic´s UGL and CPB Contractors awarded early works extension for Copperstring 2032 in Queensland

Cimic Group’s UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded an early works contract by Powerlink for the CopperString 2032 project in North Queensland. The $20 million early works package will cover detailed engineering design, field surveys, geotechnical surveys and geotechnical works.  

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29.06.2023

Skanska builds roadway and transportation center at JFK Airport in New York

Skanska builds roadway and transportation center at JFK Airport in New York (Credits: Skanska)

Skanska has, in a joint venture with Halmar International LLC, signed a contract with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for the John F. Kennedy International Airport Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center project in Queens, New York, USA. Skanska will include its share of the contract worth USD 868M, about SEK 9.1 billion, in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2023.

The project consists of the design and construction of the on-airport roadway transportation network as well as utility relocations and upgrades. The project will improve user connectivity and access to the surrounding terminals. Also included, is the design and construction of a modern Ground Transportation Center, featuring a 1,950-space multi-level vehicle parking facility equipped with electric vehicle charging stations and an eco-conscious timber façade; a 400-foot-long elevated pedestrian bridge with provisions for food trucks, rainwater harvesting facility for landscape irrigation and a future green roof and energy-efficient provisions for solar paneling.

Work commenced in May 2023 with expected completion in December 2027.
Source: Skanska

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29.06.2023

Acciona is awarded a section of the Bilbao subway in Spain

The second section of Line 5, 2.8 kilometers long, will connect the neighborhoods of Aperribai and Galdakao and has an €88.1 million budget. A joint venture in which Acciona participates has been selected by ETS Euskal Trenbide Sarea (Basque Railway Network) to build the second section of Line 5 of the Bilbao Metropolitan Railway between Aperribai and Galdakao, with an extension of 2.8 kilometers.  

28.06.2023

Akobo Minerals: Helge Rushfeldt - head of mining operations - new member of the executive management group

Akobo Minerals AB (Euronext and Frankfurt: AKOBO), Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold exploration and boutique mining company, announced that Helge Rushfeldt will join Akobo Minerals’ executive management group from 1st of July as head of mining operations.  

27.06.2023

Metso propels energy transition by introducing a full offering for battery minerals production and recycling

Metso has worked on further strengthening its position as the preferred technology and solutions provider for the battery minerals industry. With the recent launch of the battery black mass recycling process, Metso now offers complete processes and services for battery minerals production – from minerals extraction to refined battery chemicals and end-of-life battery black mass recycling.