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Pelican Energy Partners Acquires Hydraulic, Pneumatic Maker Hanna Cylinders
December 11, 2025
Pelican Energy Partners has acquired Hanna Cylinders. Headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Hanna is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders designed for high-performance industrial applications. Hanna will serve as a strategic platform within Pelican’s investment strategy that
DOI Releases Final 2025 List of Critical Minerals
December 11, 2025
The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, has published the final 2025 list of critical minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. “In 2017,
Harmony Gold Completes Acquisition of Australia-based Mac Copper in $1 Billion Deal
December 11, 2025
Harmony Gold Mining has completed the acquisition of MAC Copper Limited, the owner of the high-grade CSA Copper Mine in New South Wales, Australia. “Harmony is one of the world’s leading gold producers with a proud 75-year operating history and
EIA Modernizes Its Short-Term Energy Outlook Reports, More Integrated and Timely Forecasting System
December 10, 2025
Alongside publication of this month’s Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced plans to modernize its core short-term forecasting system. “EIA is decisively accelerating toward a more integrated and timely forecasting system that better reflects the evolving
CONSOL Innovations Produces New Coal-Infused Decking Material, W.Va.
December 10, 2025
A composite decking product made from coal waste and plastic is being created in Ohio County, West Virginia. CONSOL Innovations, located on the Touchstone Campus, has even used it on some local projects. But the product is so new it
Anglo American and Teck Shareholders Approve Merger, to Form Anglo Teck Group
December 10, 2025
Anglo American and Teck Resources shareholder vote at the special meeting where the proposed merger of equals with Anglo American was approved. “We are extremely pleased to have received such strong support both from shareholders and stakeholders alike. Today marks
Teck’s Formula 1-style Control Room Shows What Modern Mining Looks Like, Chile
December 10, 2025
Rohitesh Dhawan, president and chief executive officer of the International Council on Mining and Metals, was in Chile recently and shared a look at a very different kind of mine site, one defined by data, automation, and real-time decision-making rather
BHP and Rio Tinto Welcome First Caterpillar Battery-electric Haul Trucks to the Pilbara, Australia
December 10, 2025
Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar Iron Ore Mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the
Ivanhoe Mines Makes Key Management and Board Appointments
December 10, 2025
Ivanhoe Mines has made key management and board appointments. • Mark Farren, chief operating officer, will transition from his executive role to become strategic advisor to the board • Tom van den Berg appointed as chief operating officer •
Sandvik Invests $61.5 Million in New Mining Equipment MRO Center in Ontario, Canada
December 9, 2025
Sandvik held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility in Greater Sudbury, Canada, marking a significant investment in the future of its Canadian operations. Sandvik is investing $61.5 million (CAD$85 million) in the project, supported by up to $2.9
