- Aug- 2025 -14 AugustIndustry News 04_2025
Extra dry with pumps
Summer poses particular challenges for the construction industry: Heat, sudden heavy rainfall and fluctuating groundwater levels can make working on construction sites more challenging. Dewatering pumps are required to keep pits, shafts and trenches dry and safe. Increasing weather extremes present construction companies with new challenges. While periods of drought…
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Ceremonial farewell for the chief miner
At the invitation of Bernd Tönjes, Chairman of the Board of Executives of RAG-Aktiengesellschaft, Essen/Germany, the official farewell ceremony for RAG CEO Peter Schrimpf took place on 18th June 2025. As an expression of the high level of recognition and esteem that the outgoing CEO enjoys across economic, social and…
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Heating network provider plans joint project company “Wärmeversorgung Bodensee-Therme GmbH” with Stadtwerke Konstanz
The path to a climate-neutral heating supply in Constance/Germany is picking up speed: The municipal council has given the green light for the establishment of a joint project company between Stadtwerke Konstanz, Constance, and Iqony Energies GmbH, Saarbrücken/Germany. The company, which is part of the Steag Iqony Group, Essen/Germany, works…
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Obituary Wolfgang Reichel
Wolfgang Reichel (Figure 1), a graduate economist born on 15th March 1943, joined the former General Association of German Hard Coal GVSt (later the German Hard Coal Association, now the industry association Branchenverband Steinkohle und Nachbergbau e. V. – BSN) on 1st February 1970 as a research assistant in the public…
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MiningForum 2026: Driving force for a secure, resilient and sustainable supply of raw materials
On 18th and 19th June 2026, the MiningForum will once again take place at the Hotel Estrel Berlin, Berlin/Germany, and bring together leading experts, decision-makers and thought leaders from the German, European and international raw materials industry. As one of the most important networking platforms, the conference has been dedicated…
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A change of course in energy policy is overdue
The Coal Importers Association e. V. (VDKi), Berlin/Germany, is calling on the new German government to allow the introduction of CO2 capture systems (CCU/CCS) for the modern and newer hard coal-fired power plants in Wilhelmshaven, in the Ruhr region (Duisburg, Datteln, Lünen) and in the south-west (Mannheim, Karlsruhe). The coalition agreement…
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Vulnerable Europe: “Utilising our own technological capabilities for raw materials”
Increasing geopolitical pressure, particularly Chinese sanctions on key raw materials, is highlighting Europe’s vulnerability when it comes to security of supply. Delays and even jeopardising production in industrial value chains are the result. “The VDMA is therefore calling for a consistent European raw materials strategy. Further raw materials partnerships must…
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Review EEG 2023
Frenz/Müggenborg/Cosack/Ruttloff/Schomerus (eds.): EEG 2023, Kommentar, 6th completely revised edition, 1,528 p., Erich Schmidt Verlag, ISBN 978-3-503-19930-3, 230.00 € (Figure 1). The new edition of the commentary on the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), published on 30th May 2025, offers competent and reliable explanations of the provisions of the EEG for legal practice.…
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TOMRA Mining technology delivers transformative impact at the world’s largest lithium sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora Operation
A year after Pilbara Minerals commissioned the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant, TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology is delivering measurable value at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia, contributing to the strongest quarterly production of FY25, significantly reduced costs, and enhanced resource utilization. Powered by TOMRA Mining’s advanced sensor-based…
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Supervisory Board of BAUER AG appoints two new members to the Executive Board
At its most recent meeting, the Supervisory Board of BAUER AG appointed two new members to the Executive Board. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Detlef Heck will be responsible for the Geotechnical Solutions segment from 15th August. Dr. Martin Thormann will join the Executive Board on 15th September and will then be responsible…
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