Will Owen, Global Mining Review Journalist Profile

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Sandvik investment strengthens surface drill production capacity

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Sandvik is investing in its surface drilling capabilities by introducing a new production line at its factory in Tampere, Finland. The move supports the company’s strategic focus on surface drilling and is set to increase production capacity by up to 30% while significantly shortening lead times for customers.
Weir strengthens manufacturing footprint with Townley acquisition

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Weir has entered into a binding agreement to acquire US-based businesses Townley Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Inc. and Townley Foundry & Machine Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality engineered products for minerals processing, for a sterling equivalent enterprise value of £111 million (US$150 million).
Duke Energy Indiana agrees to Cayuga coal unit feasibility study

1 week ago | worldcoal.com | Will Owen

Duke Energy Indiana and Reliable Energy Inc., which represents several of Indiana’s major coal producers, have reached a settlement in Duke Energy Indiana’s request pending before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for a proposed new natural gas plant at its Cayuga Generating Station in Vermillion County, Ind.
Teck receives environmental assessment certificate for Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Teck Resources Ltd has announced that the B.C. Government has issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the proposed Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project (HVC MLE). “This positive decision by the Government of B.C. will support extending the life of Canada’s largest copper mine, strengthening the North America critical minerals supply chain and contributing to jobs and economic activity,” said Jonathan Price, Teck President and CEO.
Fleet Space builds quantum innovation pipeline for next-gen mineral exploration

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Fleet Space has announced a series of partnerships with innovators mDetect, Nomad Atomics, and DeteQt. These collaborations will expand the technology frontier of the global mining industry by developing the next generation of sensors needed to fuel the growth of AI-powered mineral exploration.
Mine smarter, waste less

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Alaina Harkness (Great Lakes ReNEW) and Batchimeg Ganbaatar (Nomadic Venture Partners) outline how the road to real critical mineral independence will be paved by greater innovation in water management. Two truths are on a collision course.
TAKRAF awarded major contract by milestone tailings project in Chile

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

In a key project award, TAKRAF Group is supplying seven DELKOR High-Density Thickeners and shear thinning technology for a new copper tailings facility for the National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco), the world’s largest copper producer.
BASF and FUCHS announce cooperation to serve the Australian mining industry

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

BASF and FUCHS have entered into a cooperation agreement in Australia. This agreement aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to better serve the Australian mining industry – combining BASF’s advanced chemistry and deep formulation knowledge with FUCHS’ strong on-ground presence, technical service, and customer intimacy.
Metso awarded a major process equipment order in Oman

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Metso has signed an agreement to supply key process equipment for Jinnan Iron & Steel Group’s greenfield iron ore concentrator plant. The facility will be constructed in Sohar, a port city about 200 km north of Oman’s capital Muscat. The plant aims to produce 12.6 million t of high-grade iron ore concentrate annually. It is set to begin operations in 2027 and aims to position Oman as a key supplier in the global Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore market. ?
Stronger together: Partnerships will transform Africa’s mining sector

1 week ago | globalminingreview.com | Will Owen

Investing in African Mining Indaba has announced its theme for 2026: ‘Stronger Together: Progress through Partnerships.’ In doing so, the annual event’s organisers have expressed confidence in the belief that the time is opportune for Africa’s mining sector to step up and realise its full potential. With its vast mineral reserves, the continent possesses the resources to power the next phase of development for the continent and the globe.