17.10.2023

PM redirects HS2 Funding to revolutionise Transport across the North and Midlands

• Spiralling HS2 costs redirected to build Network North and fund raft of transport projects across the country, delivering the strong, reliable connections people depend on every day    
• Rail, roads and buses to benefit from £36 billion in transport improvements in fundamental shift to how Government invests in transport infrastructure – unlocking potential faster in our towns, cities and rural areas  
• A further £12bn is set aside to deliver fast links between Liverpool and Manchester
• Prime Minister prioritises the forms of transport that matter most to people and will deliver for future generations – driving jobs, growing the economy and levelling up the country  
  
  

Market-Place-4.0 Normet Group

16.10.2023

Normet enters into a new market by launching Normet Xrock - hydraulic breakers, pedestal breaker booms, boom automation system Xrock Automation

Normet enters into a new market by launching Normet Xrock - a line of hydraulic breakers, pedestal breaker booms, and boom automation system Xrock Automation (credits: Normet)

Following the acquisition of Rambooms and Marakon in the beginning of 2023, Normet’s long-standing technology experience and customer support network is now reinforced with the world-leading products and solutions for rock breaking. This comprehensive, high quality product lineup, called Normet Xrock® is designed to meet the demands of a variety of applications in underground and surface mining and in the construction business. Additionally, the intelligence of Xrock® Automation technology optimizes operating processes in a responsible way, boosting productivity and improving safety and sustainability. The comprehensive range of products blends advanced technology with sector-specific expertise and delivers exceptional value to a diverse clientele.

Xrock® hydraulic breakers

Our hydraulic breakers are designed for tough jobs. A full lineup of breakers, from 335 kg / 739 lbs to 7250 kg / 15 984 lbs, include the right breaker for every task. Our breakers can be used for different construction, tunnelling and infrastructure works, as well as to break rock and frost.

Xrock® breaker booms

We offer a wide range of breaker booms for gyratory crushers, mobile crushers, jaw crushers and grizzlies. Having a dedicated crusher boom reduces the total cost of ownership of the crushing process and it is safe and efficient method to remove oversize boulders and blockages and increase process quality as non-planned stops are reduced.

Xrock® Automation

Xrock® Automation is an advanced tele-remote and automation system for breaker booms, which combines hardware and software to provide excellent performance now and in the future. Xrock® Automation includes an operator station and boom system, which support multi-operation and are fully scalable to the mine’s needs.

Source: Normet

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12.10.2023

Anglo American appoints Matt Walker as CEO of Marketing business

Anglo American plc announces the appointment of Matt Walker as CEO of its Marketing business, following Peter Whitcutt’s decision to step down after 33 years with Anglo American.  

12.10.2023

ExxonMobil mergers with Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock transaction

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) jointly announced a definitive agreement for ExxonMobil to acquire Pioneer. The merger is an all-stock transaction valued at $59.5 billion, or $253 per share, based on ExxonMobil’s closing price on October 5, 2023.  

11.10.2023

REE Minerals announces Mineral Resource Estimate confirming Europe’s largest deposit of light rare earth elements

A recent Mineral Resource report confirms REE Minerals AS’s belief that it holds Europe’s largest known deposit of light rare earth elements. These elements are indispensable in various technological products, and the EU has recently presented a strategy to increase production in Europe.