- May- 2026 -5 MayIndustry News 2026
ATEX-certified cases enable consumer tablets in underground mining environments
Xshielder, a Norwegian company, has developed ATEX and IECEx certified protective cases that enable standard consumer tablets and smartphones to operate safely in Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 classified hazardous areas, including underground mining environments with explosive gas or dust atmospheres. For mining operations, this means field personnel can use…
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TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting solutions help Soma Gold Corp. advance mineralized material upgrading strategy in Colombia
Soma Gold: a growing gold producer in Colombia Soma Gold Corp. is a gold mining company focused on exploration, development and production in Colombia. Its operations are centered in the Antioquia region, where the company is focused on optimizing performance across its assets while maintaining strong operational efficiency and resource…
Learn more - Apr- 2026 -13 AprilISSA Mining
New leadership in ISSA mining
The beginning of 2026 marks a significant leadership transition with the election of a new Board and of Kevin Mooney of Canada as new President of the International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Mining Industry (ISSA Mining). Mr. Mooney, who represents Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (SWCB), succeeds…
Learn more - Mar- 2026 -30 MarchNews in Brief 2026
Tunnelling Statistics Germany 2024/25 published
Since more than 45 years STUVA conducts an annual survey of authorities, construction companies and planners with the aim to capture the tunnelling volume in Germany. The results of the survey are published every year under the titel Tunnelling in Germany: Statistics, Analysis and Outlook within the journal TUNNEL (official…
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Prof. Dr. Peter Bömelburg elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BAUER AG
BAUER AG has a new Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Prof. Dr. Peter Bömelburg was elected to this position effective March 25, 2026. He succeeds Prof. Dr. Bastian Fuchs, who had held the chairmanship since late 2023 and recently stepped down from his mandate at his own request. Prof. Dr.…
Learn more - 27 MarchIndustry News 2026
Komatsu introduces next-generation articulated dump truck HM460-6
Redesigned to conquer any terrain, engineered for unrivalled efficiency Komatsu is proud to introduce the HM460-6, their next-generation articulated dump truck that represents the culmination of over a century of engineeringF excellence and innovation. “Building on the proven legacy of the HM400-5, the newly designed HM460-6 sets the benchmark for…
Learn more - 20 MarchArchive Staff News
Brandon Craig to succeed Mike Henry as BHP CEO
The Board of BHP announces that Brandon Craig will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a Director of BHP Group Limited on 1 July 2026. Mr Craig will succeed the current CEO, Mike Henry, who will step down after six and a half years in the role. BHP Chair, Ross…
Learn more - 18 MarchNews in Brief 2026
The final breakthrough has been achieved
A milestone in mine drainage at Ibbenbüren was celebrated in style. The tunnel boring machine, christened “Tisa”, used for the eastern section of the Ibbenbüren mine drainage canal, has reached its final destination: Shaft 1 of the von-Oeynhausen mine. This marks the completion of the 7.4 km-long mine water canal…
Learn more - 17 MarchIndustry News 2026
Herrenknecht high-tech in XXL format crosses under the Panama Canal
On the occasion of the successful breakthrough on February 2, 2026, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino praised the outstanding performance of the tunnel construction team: “I congratulate all of you who made this challenging expedition under the canal possible.” The approximately 4.5-kilometer tunnel is the key structure of the new…
Learn more - 17 MarchIndustry News 2026
Immediate Availability When Every Hour Counts
When water rises unexpectedly, there is no room for delays. In civil engineering, tunnel construction, drainage projects or flood situations, reliable pump technology must be available immediately. Downtime can lead to costly damage, safety risks and project delays. While many manufacturers rely on order-based production and therefore struggle with long…
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