Mining

Caterpillar Inc. has marked its 100th anniversary with celebrations throughout the US that commemorate a monumental moment in the company’s history.

Metso strengthened its position as a trusted partner, securing over 100 new Life Cycle Services contracts in 2024 with both global and regional mining companies, large quarries, and aggregate contractors.

Macmahon Holdings has been selected by PT MDA as the mining services contractor for the Awak Mas gold project located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Normet International and Dextra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance sustainable fibre reinforcement polymer solutions.

Artem Malkov and Ilya Epikhin, Arthur D. Little, outline how mining companies can balance the requirement to become more sustainable while increasing production to power the green transition.

TOMRA Mining’s advanced sorting technology has been used in the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora Operation.

Tudor Whiteley, Ironfin, discusses how 3D visualisation can transform mining communication by fostering trust, enhancing community engagement, and simplifying complex plans through photorealistic models.

Vale and GreenIron have signed an MOU to collaborate on key initiatives in Brazil and Sweden for the decarbonisation of the mining and metals supply chain.

Hexagon has announced an agreement to acquire Septentrio NV, a leading OEM provider of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technologies.

Epiroc has won a large order from BHP for autonomous surface mining equipment to be used at an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Metso has received an order to deliver sustainable filtration technology for a long-distance iron ore slurry pipeline project in India.

A new IEA report has found that strong deployment of renewables is set to curb growth in coal use even as electricity demand surges, with China – the world’s biggest coal consumer – remaining pivotal.

Metso has received an order for Vertimill and HIGmill regrind mills for the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, in addition to apron and vibrating feeders.

MINEXCHANGE’s 2025 Keynote programme is set to showcase fascinating applications of technology, including AI, in revolutionising traditional practices and enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Great Southern Copper has announced that diamond drilling has commenced at its Cerro Negro prospect, targeting high-grade Cu-Ag-Au mineralisation at the Mostaza mine.