Deep-sea mining plans on hold 

U.N.-backed regulator Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for deep-sea mining to begin after a meeting in Jamaica ended without agreement on how to regulate the industry, reported Reuters. “What seems crystal clear is that the majority of states feel very uneasy about a license being granted before the regulations are in place, enough scientific…

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OceanaGold mines first ore at Haile’s underground mine

Gold and copper producer OceanaGold has mined first development ore from the Horseshoe underground mine within its Haile gold operation in Kershaw, S.C. The company said it is on track to deliver first stope ore in October with ramp-up to occur through the first half of 2024. Development of Horseshoe has progressed with approximately 2,230 meters of total development to…

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USW, Cliffs’ Northshore come to deal

Cleveland-Cliffs has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) for its Northshore iron ore mine in Minnesota. The new three-year labor agreement will cover approximately 430 workers. The deal, confirmed 29 August, is still pending ratification. No details were disclosed. According to local media outlets, the contract will be the first for the group, as they were previously…

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Superior Industries Hires Kristen Randall

Superior Industries Inc. recently added another industry veteran to its lineup of passionate, high-service employees. After 17 years at Haver & Boecker Niagara, Kristen Randall comes to Superior as the company’s first official training coordinator. “Many of us at Superior have developed strong relationships with Kristen due to her active involvement in our industries,” said Mary Erholtz, the manufacturer’s vice…

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Carlson launches C-ALS HD

Surveying and mapping solutions firm Carlson Software has released the Carlson C-ALS HD, the highly anticipated successor to the renowned Carlson C-ALS Gyro. The auto-scanning laser system sets new industry standards by offering enhanced visual inspection capabilities along with its accurate 3D underground mapping functionality. Equipped with an advanced high-definition camera and 874-Lumen spotlight on the C-ALS head, the C-ALS…

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Xylem acquires Evoqua in $7.5 billion deal

Xylem has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies, a provider of mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. the combined company becomes the world’s largest pure-play water technology company.  “Global awareness of water as a systemic risk to society has never been greater. Investment in water solutions…

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Solvay wraps up Tennessee facility expansion

Greater support for copper mining and meeting growing demand were both behind Solvay’s expansion of its Mount Pleasant, Tenn., facility, a project that has now been completed. The project, first announced in December 2021, included a 20% boost in its line capacity for its ACORGA copper solvent extraction products. ACORGA, ACORGA NR and ACORGA OPT have all seen increasing demand…

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FLSmidth expands mill liner capacity with latest acquisition

FLSmidth said it acquired Morse Rubber, a U.S.-based company that produces heavy-duty rubber products, to address mill liner capacity constraints in certain regions.  The Morse Rubber competences will add advanced molding capabilities for rubber and composite mill liners, as well as screen media and various rubber and rubber ceramic wear components, to the existing FLSmidth service offerings. This will allow…

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Strayos, Quantum Systems announce strategic partnership

AI-powered software maker Strayos and drone designer Quantum Systems have entered into a strategic partnership that both said will transform mining operations through advanced technology and automation. The partnership, according to the pair, will bring together the capabilities of both companies, combining Strayos’ expertise in artificial intelligence and data analytics with Quantum Systems’ state-of-the-art UAV technology, and will empower mining…

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