FLSmidth has appointed two new leaders to its group executive management: Julian Soles on 1 May for the seat of president of the mining products business line, and Toni Laaksonen, who will join the company in the coming months as president of the mining service business line. Laaksonen joins FLSmidth from Glaston Corporation, a technology, solutions and service provider for…
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Emerson releases PAC Machine Edition 10.6
Emerson Software has unveiled its PAC Machine Edition 10.6 release, which it said adds a PLC Simulator and performance improvements to its integrated development environment, improving developer productivity. Also known as PME 10.6, the integrated development environment software is used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and more. The…
Read MoreRST marks pre-launch of new water clarification technology
Fine particle specialist RST has a new water clarifying technology that it said has the potential to revolutionize water management programs in the mining sector. The innovative solution Flockit Blocks is an advanced flocculant technology designed to separate silt from water to produce clean water for immediate reuse. Pre-launch trials held at an Indonesian mine have tested Flockit Blocks’ capabilities,…
Read MoreShell opens the cap on new ELC HD coolant
Shell Rotella has introduced its Shell Rotella ELC HD, a high-performance extended life coolant designed to meet the rigorous demands of heavy-duty diesel, gasoline, natural gas and LNG engines. With advanced technology and compliance with key industry standards, Shell Rotella ELC HD offers enhanced performance and long-term reliability for on- and off-road applications. “Shell Rotella ELC HD is an important…
Read MoreMcLanahan launches ‘Groundwork,’ a new podcast
McLanahan Corp. announced the launch of its podcast – Groundwork. Released bi-weekly, each Groundwork episode will feature McLanahan subject matter experts and industry guests talking about key material processing topics. From agriculture to mining to material recycling, hosts will discuss the best ways to process the raw materials that power the world, because if it’s not grown, it’s mined. The…
Read MoreEquinox Gold, Calibre Mining merge into major gold producer
Equinox Gold said it will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of Calibre Mining as part of a court-approved plan of arrangement. The merger will create the second largest gold producer in Canada. The combined company will continue under the name “Equinox Gold Corp.” Its implied market capitalization is estimated at C$7.7 billion. “This merger represents a transformative…
Read MoreSouth Fork files for Chapter 11
South Fork Coal Co., which operates surface mines in Greenbrier County, W.Va., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware earlier this month, reported WV Public Broadcasting. The bankruptcy filing lists assets of $50 million to $100 million and liabilities of the same amount. South Fork owes nearly $5 million to the state of…
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