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Wirtgen │ Cutting as an alternative to blasting

The Wirtgen 220 SM is breaking new ground in the field of gypsum mining in Brazil By mining by cutting, a Wirtgen Surface Miner at the Chorado mine in Grajaú in north-eastern Brazil eliminates the need for conventional extraction methods such as drilling and blasting and enables cost-efficient operations with minimal…

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TOMRA Mining breaks new ground in underground rock salt sorting pilot project at K+S Zielitz mine

The underground X-ray Transmission (XRT) sorting pilot plant at the Zielitz mine, developed by TOMRA in collaboration with K+S, sets a new benchmark for efficient, sustainable potash mining. The pilot project, which has been running since 2022, has successfully addressed its main objective of removing barren waste underground, with the…

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Kleemann │ Plant train in the USA delivers two material specifications

A MOBIREX MR 110i EVO2 mobile impact crusher and two scalpers from Kleemann process quarried limestone. Their task is the production of material with different specifications to meet local regulations in Alabama and Florida. A custom solution for two different material specifications Alabama and Florida have different specifications when it…

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Breakthrough in the Himalayas: Second tunnel boring machine reaches its destination near Rishikesh

Milestone for a strategic railway project: in late June, the last of two Herrenknecht Single Shield TBMs successfully completed its drive for the new railway line between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag in the Indian Himalayas. The first machine had already reached its destination in mid-April. Now both parallel tubes of the…

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Steel is here to stay – cable carriers for extreme challenges

When things get tough, TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP relies on steel. The cable carriers from the S/SX series can withstand extreme conditions – reliable, durable, and well designed. They come into their own where heat, dirt, high loads, and mechanical strains push other systems to their limits. In addition to this, the…

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RAG-Stiftung fulfils its mission reliably despite a persistently challenging environment

The RAG-Stiftung, Essen/Germany, has continued to work on the robustness and resilience of its portfolio under challenging conditions. The foundation was able to reliably fulfil its mission in 2024 and further strengthen its resilience. This was reported by the foundation’s board of directors on 2nd July 2025 during the annual…

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New leadership for post-mining tasks: Michael Kalthoff and Joachim Löchte will figure as the future management team of RAG Aktiengesellschaft

RAG Aktiengesellschaft, Essen/Germany, has reorganised its management team: on 1st July 2025, Michael Kalthoff took over as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Labour Relations, and Joachim Löchte took over as Chief Technology Officer. With their experience and vision, they intend to continue driving forward the transformation of the company…

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BRYCK Startup Alliance becomes a German Startup Factory – millions in funding for deep tech innovations in the Ruhr region

On 23rd July 2025, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche named the BRYCK Startup Alliance a German Startup Factory. The decision was announced during an awards ceremony at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) in Berlin/Germany. The consortium from the Ruhr region impressed a prominent jury…

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Epiroc Germany appoints Andrey Krikov as new managing director

Epiroc Germany announced that Andrey Krikov took over as managing director of Epiroc Germany on 24th June 2025 and of Epiroc Austria with effect from 2nd July 2025. He succeeds Stephan Ketteler, who has decided to step down from his role as Managing Director at Epiroc. Andrey Krikov has been…

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Performance or efficiency? Choosing the right pump

In construction and building yards, efficiency is considered a decisive factor when selecting a dewatering pump. However, practical experience shows that those who focus exclusively on efficiency may end up paying more in the long run.  It is not efficiency alone that determines the success or failure of a pump,…

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