FLSmidth has selected Toni Laaksonen to serve as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately, based out of its Copenhagen corporate headquarters. Laaksonen, who first joined the company as Service Business Line president in June 2025, replaces Mikko Keto, who announced in November 2025 that he planned to step down from his post. Laaksonen, a seasoned executive in the global…
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WARMAN AH horizontal slurry pump celebrates 60 years
Mining technology experts Weir marked the 60th anniversary of the WARMAN AH horizontal slurry pump. Since its debut in 1965, the pump has “set the global standard for operational performance, equipment reliability and innovation in slurry handling,” according to the company. Trusted across mine sites worldwide, the WARMAN AH horizontal slurry pump has powered critical operations for six decades and…
Read MoreNormet unveils advanced explosives charging, scaling, rock breaking solutions
Normet announced the launch of its latest equipment designed to enhance safety and efficiency in explosives charging, scaling, and rock breaking. “These new products are setting new industry standards, delivering improved productivity and increased safety for operations of all sizes,” the company stated. Normet unveiled two machines specifically engineered for the unique requirements of the U.S. aggregate mining industry, while…
Read MoreGuanajuato Silver Selects Micromine
Vancouver, BC, Canada – April 19, 2023 – Micromine, a technology market leader in the exploration and mining sector, is pleased to announce that Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd., a major metals producer, has chosen Micromine as their primary geological and mine design software provider. Micromine Origin and Micromine Beyond software will soon be implemented across four active mine sites –…
Read MoreDigital Transformation in the Golden Age of Mining Technology: The Great Skills Evolution
In this third segment of a three-part series exclusive to NAM, Aspen Technology discusses the digital transformation, adaptations needed by mining’s workforce, and what’s to come during this unprecedented time. By Marc Poualion, senior industry marketing manager, Aspen Technology While not a panacea for everything, technology can be a great enabler to address many of the mining industry’s challenges. The…
Read MoreDigital Transformation in the Golden Age of Mining Technology Earning a Social License to Automate
In this second of a three-part series, read about how changing times have had an impact on mine safety and technology for sustainability, and how operators prioritizing all of these are reaping the benefits. By Marc Poualion, senior industry marketing manager, Aspen Technology Technology drives improvements to the bottom line as it always has, but in today’s environment, profitability isn’t…
Read MoreFLSmidth completes TK Mining acquisition
On September 1, FLSmidth confirmed that its takeover of thyssenkrupp’s mining business TK Mining closed on August 31, just two weeks after confirming the deal had met the needed requirements to be completed. The transaction makes the newly combined company the leading global mining technology and service provider with operations from pit to plant and with a strong focus on…
Read MorePenn State campus reinstates mining tech program
The Eberly Campus at the Pennsylvania State University’s Fayette location has reinstated the school’s two-year mining technology program beginning with the fall 2022 semester.
Read MoreIs industry technology finally gaining world attention?
By Donna Schmidt Mining technology has taken enormous steps forward, particularly over the last several years. Consider this, for example: how many mines had collision avoidance or proximity detection systems at the turn of the 21st century? How about refuge chambers, smart meters, or flexible ventilation systems? If that doesn’t put the speed of our technological evolution into perspective, I…
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