13.07.2023

Metso and Avalon sign MoU for potential partnership to advance the building of first battery-grade lithium facility in Canada

Metso has entered into a strategic partnership with Canadian mineral development company, Avalon Advanced Materials, to establish terms to develop a lithium hydroxide production facility. The facility will process lithium mineral concentrates that are essential for the North American electric vehicle (EV) value chain development.  

Market-Place-4.0 Hexagon AB

12.07.2023

Hexagon strengthens its mining automation and safety solutions with acquisition of HARD-LINE

Hexagon strengthens its mining automation and safety solutions with acquisition of HARD-LINE (credits: HARD-LINE)

Hexagon AB, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of HARD-LINE, a fast-growing, global leader in mine automation, remote-control technology and mine production optimisation.

HARD-LINE specialises in remote control solutions and related network infrastructure, enabling the tele-remote operation of heavy machinery from a secure control station on the surface or underground, regardless of distance. HARD-LINE’s scalable technologies improve remote-controlled mining operations via electronic and hydraulic by-wire technologies and provide the innovation necessary for achieving full autonomy in the mine.

The acquisition will enhance Hexagon’s life-of-mine technology stack and complement its latest product offerings, including HxGN Underground Mining, HxGN Autonomous Mining, and the award-winning HxGN MineProtect platform.

These product portfolios realise a life-of-mine vision, managing vehicle traffic autonomously, enhancing fleet situational awareness, implementing drill automation, and safeguarding operators, pedestrians, and equipment in the most challenging environments. Like Hexagon, HARD-LINE believes in an interoperable, OEM-independent system for mining automation that improves safety and productivity while advancing autonomous technology across the mining industry.

“As mines venture deeper underground in search of vital minerals and metals, the importance of removing humans from hazardous operating conditions becomes increasingly clear. Remote control is a key enabler of this and serves as a stepping-stone towards full autonomy,” said Paolo Guglielmini, President and CEO, Hexagon. “We’re excited to welcome HARD-LINE, a company that shares our vision of a future that’s safer, sustainable, and increasingly autonomous, into the Hexagon family.”

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sudbury, Canada, HARD-LINE has around 100 employees serving customers in both the underground and surface mining markets. The company will operate as part of Hexagon’s Mining division. The acquisition will not have a significant impact on Hexagon's earnings.

Source: Hexagon

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11.07.2023

Fugro to continue mapping Norway’s seabed to help preserve marine resources

The Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS) has awarded Fugro a new hydrographic survey contract for the 2023 MAREANO seabed mapping programme. This is the latest in a series of contracts that Fugro has won for the MAREANO programme, and it demonstrates the company's long-standing commitment to champion sustainable development in the marine environment.  

11.07.2023

Webuild – from Linate Airport to downtown Milan in 12 minutes on new M4 Metro Line

Metro M4 Milano, Stazione San Babila

• By 2024, all of the other stations towards the other end of the line at San Cristoforo will be inaugurated
• As of today, eight stations are open to the public along the new M4
• Urban renewal in the areas near the stations recently opened along the M4  
  
  

11.07.2023

Cimic´s Sedgman acquires Canadian engineering and metallurgy company Novopro

Cimic Group company Sedgman has acquired Novopro Projects Inc., an engineering and metallurgy company based in Canada that provides engineering services and process equipment to projects in North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Australia. Novopro’s core business and speciality is project development and operational optimization in minerals processing for lithium projects, as well as in potash, salt, magnesium and soda ash.