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  • ### Descartes Labs wins big at 2024 Mining Technology Excellence Awards

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    Descartes Labs wins big at 2024 Mining Technology Excellence Awards

    Descartes Labs, a US-based technology company, has clinched three prestigious awards at the 2024 Mining Technology Excellence Awards, underscoring its commitment to innovation, product development, and safety i... more

  • WesTrac and Thiess celebrate autonomous drilling milestone at Mt Arthur South

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    WesTrac and Thiess mark autonomous drilling milestone at Mt Arthur South

    WesTrac and Thiess are celebrating a significant milestone at Thiess’ Mt Arthur South operation in New South Wales. The achievement marks one million metres drilled autonomously, using a fleet of three Cat... more

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    Hexagon adds two industry veterans to Enterprise Asset Management and Asset Performance Management teams

    Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division today announced the addition of Tom Kurtz and Joe Nichols to senior leadership roles, reinforcing its commitment to the expansion of the company’s enterprise ... more

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    High information management security standards set at acQuire

    Global information management software company acQuire Technology Solutions (acQuire), a subsidiary of Vela Software, is now ISO 27001:2022 (ISO27001) certified. ISO 27001 is a globally recognised standard f... more

  • Descartes Labs wins big at 2024 Mining Technology Excellence Awards
    10 May, 2024
  • WesTrac and Thiess mark autonomous drilling milestone at Mt Arthur South
    10 May, 2024
  • Hexagon adds two industry veterans to Enterprise Asset Management and Asset Performance Management teams
    10 May, 2024
  • High information management security standards set at acQuire
    10 May, 2024
CIMIC Group acquires additional stake in Thiess, strengthening mining services portfolio

CIMIC Group acquires additional stake in Thiess

CIMIC Group has announced an agreement with funds advised by Elliott Advisors (UK) Ltd regarding the acquisition of an additional 10 per cent equity interest in Thiess, a major global mining services provider. The acquisition, valued at A$320 million, will increase CIMIC's ownership of Thiess to 60 per cent. Under the agreement, CIMIC and Elliott will maintain equal board representation, but CIMIC will enhance its governance over the day-to-day operations of Thiess. This move will result in Thiess being fully consolidated in CIMIC's financial accounts, which is expected to have a positive impact on CIMIC's credit ratings. Juan Santamaria, CIMIC Group Executive Chairman, commented on the acquisition, stating: "Increasing our ownership of Thiess strengthens CIMIC’s business profile, as it grows its commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the world's s... more

Magellan Power Launches Energy Storage System (ESS) Product Range

Magellan Power, a leading provider of innovative energy solutions, announced the launch of its Energy Storage System (ESS) Product Range, aimed at transforming the landscape of energy transition for businesses and industries. Designed to cater to diverse energy needs and revolutionise the way power is harnessed, Magellan Power’s ESS range offers cutting-edge solutions that combine efficiency, reliability and sustainability. “At Magellan Power, our dedication lies in providing innovative solutions that empower our customers to optimise their energy usage, enhance sustainability and guarantee uninterrupted power supply for their operations,” said Sepehr Abshar, Business Development Manager at Magellan Power. Magellan Power is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable power solutions, specialising incustom-designed products tailored to meet the unique needs of clients ... more
Jebsen & Jessen Group acquires GMA Garnet Group

Jebsen & Jessen Group acquires GMA Garnet Group

Diversified industrial conglomerate Jebsen & Jessen Group has announced the acquisition of GMA Garnet Group (GMA) — the world’s largest and only fully integrated garnet company. This strategic move marks Jebsen & Jessen Group's largest investment to date and strengthens its global market presence while supporting GMA's new phase of development. GMA has transformed over four decades from a distribution business into the world’s largest and only fully integrated garnet company. Managing the complete supply chain from source to processing, international distribution, and recycling, GMA provides high-quality garnet blasting, waterjet products, and specialty minerals to industries such as abrasive blasting, waterjet cutting, and protective coating. The acquisition is part of Jebsen & Jessen Group's 'Advance & Build' strategy, focusing on targeted acquisitions... more
MEVCO and Rivian partner to electrify mining industry

MEVCO and Rivian partner to electrify mining industry

MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company) has announced an exclusive global partnership with Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) to provide electric vehicles (EVs) to the mining, mining services, and mining equipment industries. This collaboration aims to set a new standard for responsible and forward-thinking mining practices, ushering in a positive change in the industry. MEVCO specialises in offering sustainable and efficient electric vehicle fleet solutions to the mining sector. The company's CEO, Matt Cahir, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting Rivian's acclaimed R1T for its on and off-road capabilities, robust design, and adaptability to meet the challenges of mining operations. “The shift to electric solutions extends beyond environmental and financial advantages. It is about fostering a safer, healthier environment for mine operators, particularly in subt... more

GROUNDPROBE AND TERRA INSIGHTS SHOWCASE ORICA’S ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL MONITORING SOLUTIONS

GroundProbe and Terra Insights, now united under Orica Digital Solutions, merge innovative geotechnical technologies and capabilities with advanced geospatial instrumentation and expertise. Together, the businesses set a new standard for safety and efficiency in mining, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions for customers. GroundProbe is renowned for its geotechnical monitoring technologies, which include radars and lasers. Similarly, Terra Insights, with its array of brands such as RST Instruments, Measurand, 3vGeomatics, Syscom Instruments, and NavStar Geomatics, offer diverse geotechnical monitoring capabilities. The expansion in technologies and capabilities enables customers access to a more complete offering of monitoring solutions that span an entire mine site, from real-time to periodic monitoring, surface, and sub-surface. [caption id="attachment_43979" align="ali... more

Hexagon and Dragos unveil technical partnership to strengthen industrial cybersecurity

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division today announced a strategic partnership with Dragos, a global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT). Together, the companies aim to revolutionize OT cybersecurity at industrial facilities. The rapid evolution of technology underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in industrial settings. In response, Hexagon and Dragos have joined forces to effectively address this demand. The technical partnership focuses on integrating the complementary OT cybersecurity capabilities of the Dragos Platform and Hexagon’s PAS Cyber Integrity® to provide customers with enhanced inventory data, comprehensive configuration management and superior intrusion detection and threat management to protect businesses operating in multiple critical infrastructure sectors. The collaboration is expected to harness the respe... more
Orica completes first phase of global payroll implementation

Orica completes first phase of global payroll implementation

Dayforce Inc., a global human capital management provider, announced the successful completion of the first phase of its global payroll and workforce management implementation with Orica Ltd. (ORI), a global mining and infrastructure solutions provider. The initial phase, completed in less than 12 months, encompasses 13 countries across Asia Pacific & Japan, Africa, Latin America, and North America. Orica collaborated with implementation partners Deloitte and Think Best Practice to leverage the Dayforce platform's single data architecture. This consolidation of disparate systems worldwide aims to deliver a comprehensive cloud HCM experience for Orica's global workforce. Orica VP of HR Operations Stacey Brewer highlighted the importance of compliance and user experience in their selection of Dayforce, stating: "As a highly unionised, global company, we need a solution that... more