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EUR 2 billion EUR for perpetual obligations

The Board of Executives of RAG-Stiftung, Essen/Germany, presented the figures for the past financial year today at its annual press conference at the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site in Essen and reported on the start that the foundation has gotten off to in 2026. The foundation’s annual performance remained stable…

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Ericsson and Epiroc expand alliance to accelerate mining automation and digital transformation

As industrial enterprises increasingly turn to digitalization to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Epiroc are evolving their global relationship to accelerate this transformation within the mining sector. The companies are expanding their longstanding relationship into a broader go‑to‑market alliance designed to help mining companies accelerate automation, digitalization,…

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Socomec launches new SMARTSYS energy storage range for commercial, industrial and grid operators

Energy storage specialist Socomec is unveiling its new SMARTSYS product range for the first time at ees Europe, Europe’s largest and most international battery storage trade fair. The two energy storage systems in the range are suitable for commercial and industrial facilities, right through to large-scale grid and infrastructure projects.…

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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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