BacTech Environmental Corp. hired David Tingey as chief operating officer in January. He will oversee operations development and management across the company, setting and driving strategic recommendations that support immediate shareholder interests in its Ponce Enriquez, Ecuador bioleaching project and its evolving South American growth strategy. The strategic addition of Tingey comes on the heels of the company announcing robust…
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Cosalá back in full action
Americas Gold and Silver, which said in December 2021 that operations had recommenced at its Cosalá operations in Sinaloa, Mexico, achieved nameplate production levels at its mill in early January. The miner had held the mine on idle in large part due to a 19-month illegal blockade. It said in November all of its workers had been recalled. The now-fully…
Read MoreOrica offloads Minova
After executives alluded to the company’s intention earlier last year, Orica confirmed its divestment of its Minova business to European investment firm Aurelius Group. The transaction is valued at A$180 million. Orica’s MD and CEO Sanjeev Gandhi said the sale of the business was consistent with its “refreshed strategy” that includes classifying Minova, which has a specialty in ground support…
Read MoreSandvik to acquire Deswik, establish Digital Mining Technologies arm
Sandvik announced in late December it had inked a deal to take over Australian mine planning software maker Deswik, and that the newly acquired company would be a major component to the establishment of new division Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Digital Mining Technologies. The OEM said Deswik fills a value chain gap in its offerings, giving it upstream coverage…
Read MoreHexagon acquires Minnovare
Digitalization, software and autonomous technology group autonomous technology Hexagon AB acquired underground drilling technology firm Minnovare in January in a deal for an undisclosed sum. Hexagon Mining division CTO Rob Daw called the integration of Minnovare and its solutions into Hexagon will be “invaluable for those customers seeking greater accuracy and speed and cost improvements, and also both fast-tracks and…
Read MoreNo crystal ball needed
At the start of every year, everyone – in addition to making resolutions they usually do not keep – wants to know what’s to come for the year. Like the Seer of Seers Punxsutawney Phil, the famous weather-prognosticating groundhog of my western Pennsylvania hometown, the key to happiness and success always seems to come from someone (or something) telling us…
Read MoreEriez expands service, repair facility
An increase in “smart inventory” for its global customers was behind a newly unveiled expansion of the Eriez Service and Repair Center near its Pennsylvania headquarters in the United States. The company said the now-expanded facility in Erie will help meet increasing demand and also speed up delivery of new equipment and reduce repair turnaround time. John Klinge, director of…
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