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K+S strengthens its salt division with the acquisition of two sites in Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) and Poland

The K+S Group acquires Qemetica’s salt business. The salt and fertilizer producer based in Kassel (Germany) is purchasing two evaporated salt production sites in Stassfurt (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) and Janikowo (Poland) from the Polish chemical company. Thereby, K+S is further expanding its own European salt business and opening up additional growth…

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Breakthrough at Gotthard: Herrenknecht machine on the road to success

After advancing about 3.8 kilometers through rock that was at times extremely hard and at times brittle, the miners working on the northern section of the second tube of the Gotthard Road Tunnel reached their first milestone with a Herrenknecht tunnel boring machine: On April 29, 2026, they celebrated the…

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Komatsu Germany Mining Division announces global launch of the PC9000 Hydraulic Mining Excavator

Komatsu Germany Mining Division (KGM) announces the global launch of the PC9000-12, the largest and most innovative hydraulic mining excavator in Komatsu’s portfolio. Following its successful market introduction in Canada, the PC9000-12 is now available worldwide through Komatsu’s global dealer network. Representing the next evolution in Komatsu’s surface mining lineup,…

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Brigade launches Backsense^® Radar OSD for smarter, integrated vehicle safety

Brigade has launched Backsense® Radar On-Screen Display (OSD), a next-generation safety system that combines radar and camera technologies into one intelligent in-cab solution for construction, mining and other demanding operating environments. Designed to support safer manoeuvring and improve driver awareness, Backsense® Radar OSD gives operators a clearer understanding of what is…

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THGA further develops its university structure and reorganises its governance

The TH Georg Agricola University (THGA), Bochum/Germany, is realigning its university structure and, to this end, elected two new academic vice-presidents and the head of the Rese-arch Center of Post-Mining (FZN) at the university’s electoral assembly on 20 May 2026. Prof. Ludger Rattmann was elected as Vice-President for Studies and…

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Epiroc launches integrated digital mine planning solutions

Epiroc is launching a comprehensive set of digital mine planning solutions globally to further strengthen mining companies’ operations. The launch marks a milestone in Epiroc’s strategy to consolidate its digital technology acquisitions into one connected offering, bringing together years of integration, development, and deep mining domain expertise. Over the past…

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RAG implements mine water management plan in Saarland: pumping operations in Reden to be discontinued

RAG implements mine water management plan in Saarland: pumping operations in Reden to be discontinued RAG Aktiengesellschaft (RAG), Essen/Germany, will cease pumping operations for mine water management at the Reden site at the beginning of May. This step is part of the mine water management plan for the Saarland and…

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Epiroc wins large order for underground mining equipment in Zambia

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment from Mopani Copper Mines Plc in Zambia. The equipment will strengthen productivity and safety at two underground copper mines. Mopani Copper Mines has ordered a fleet of Epiroc’s…

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