Category Archives: Metals and Minerals

Metals and Minerals Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Metso Strengthens Partnership with Lloyds Metals Through Supply of High Performance Filtration Systems

(IN BRIEF) Metso has been awarded a contract to supply filtration technology to Lloyds Metals & Energy for its iron ore processing plants in Maharashtra, India. The project includes ten Larox FFP filters designed to improve dewatering efficiency and optimize … Read the full press release

Hexagon Strengthens Manufacturing Intelligence Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Waygate Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has announced the acquisition of Waygate Technologies from Baker Hughes for approximately $1.45 billion, significantly expanding its presence in the non-destructive testing market. The deal integrates advanced inspection technologies with Hexagon’s precision measurement and software capabilities, … Read the full press release

Imerys Strengthens Refractory and Abrasives Offering Through Strategic US Based Minerals Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Imerys has agreed to acquire Great Lakes Minerals, a US-based processor and distributor of minerals used in refractory and abrasive applications. The acquisition will expand Imerys’ product portfolio with key materials such as calcined bauxite, mullite, and fused … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Offshore Wind Sustainability with First Installation of Low Carbon Turbine Technology at Denmark’s Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring both a CO₂-reduced steel tower and recyclable rotor blades at its Thor wind farm in Denmark, marking a major step in advancing sustainable wind energy technology. The 1.1 … Read the full press release

Metso Strengthens Aggregates Market Presence with Expanded Nors Partnership in Key Canadian Regions

(IN BRIEF) Metso has expanded its partnership with Nors in Western Canada, extending the distributor’s exclusive territory to include Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories in addition to British Columbia and Yukon. The move improves customer access to equipment, parts, … Read the full press release

Metso Expands Screening Portfolio with Advanced Flip Flow Technology for Energy Efficient and Precise Material Classification

(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched the GFF Series™ flip-flow screens, designed to enhance fine dry screening performance for challenging materials in mining and aggregates applications. The new solution enables precise classification, reduces energy consumption and water usage, and improves overall … Read the full press release

Wood Advances Lifecycle Role in Canadian Uranium Sector with Phoenix Project Construction Management Contract

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a construction management contract from Denison Mines Corp. for the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, advancing the Wheeler River project toward construction. The agreement builds on a multi-year partnership between the companies, with Wood previously … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal Sets Date and Agenda for Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings in Luxembourg

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has announced the publication of the convening notice for its 2026 Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings, which will take place on 5 May 2026 in Luxembourg. Shareholders eligible to vote will be those recorded as of 21 … Read the full press release

Jonathan Allen Named Chief Growth Officer at Metso to Drive Strategy Innovation and Long Term Growth Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Metso has appointed Jonathan Allen as Chief Growth Officer, effective May 1, 2026, placing him in charge of a broad Business Growth function that includes strategy, M&A, AI, sustainability, and corporate development areas. Allen, who has been with … Read the full press release

Metso Expands Distribution Network in Germany with Exclusive Appointment of BSF Aufbereitungstechnik for Western and Southern Regions

(IN BRIEF) Metso has appointed BSF Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH as its exclusive distributor for Western and Southern Germany, effective April 1, 2026, strengthening its distribution network in the region. The expansion builds on BSF’s existing role in the Netherlands and enhances … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops Electrochemical Recycling Technology to Recover Lithium and Critical Materials from Battery Waste Streams

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IFAM is developing an electrochemical recycling process through the MeGaBat project to recover critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel from battery recycling wastewater. Using specially designed electrodes, the system selectively extracts metal ions and converts … Read the full press release

Automation Engineering Becomes Krause Automation Under Agile Robots as thyssenkrupp Sharpens Portfolio Strategy

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has finalized the sale of its Automation Engineering unit to Agile Robots SE, marking a key step in its strategic portfolio transformation. The business will operate as Krause Automation within the Agile Robots Group, combining … Read the full press release

Pilatus and AMAG Deepen Strategic Cooperation to Support High Quality European Aerospace Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) AMAG Austria Metall AG and Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG have signed a new multi-year agreement to expand their long-standing partnership in the aerospace sector. The deal increases AMAG’s supply scope, allowing it to provide a broader range of aluminium … Read the full press release

EBRD and InvestEU Back Innovative Financing Deal to Promote Copper Recycling and Water Efficiency in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has provided a €20 million loan to Sofia Med in Bulgaria, backed by an InvestEU guarantee, marking its first sustainability-linked loan in the country. The financing ties loan pricing to environmental … Read the full press release

Metso Secures €100 Million Contract to Deliver Advanced Copper Processing Technology for Southern Peru Copper’s Tia Maria Project

(IN BRIEF) Metso has been awarded a €100 million contract by Southern Peru Copper Corporation to supply advanced solvent extraction and electrowinning technology for the Tia Maria copper project in Peru. The new facility will produce 120,000 tonnes of high-purity … Read the full press release

Hexagon Launches Improved PULSE System to Support Reliable and Scalable Measurement Workflows Across Manufacturing Sites

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched an upgraded version of its PULSE environmental monitoring solution for coordinate measuring machine environments. The enhanced system expands its sensing capabilities to track environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, and … Read the full press release

Hexagon Achieves Industry First with Level 9 Vehicle Intervention System Passing TRL4 Collision Prevention Testing Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s next-generation Vehicle Intervention System has successfully passed the University of Pretoria’s TRL4 testing, becoming the first open-pit Level 9 collision prevention solution to achieve this milestone. The independent verification confirms its ability to detect hazards and automatically … Read the full press release

Henkel Partners with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and Pirlo to Launch Sustainable Packaging Solution with Significant CO2 Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a new sustainable packaging concept for its adhesive products by switching to tinplate cans made from bluemint® steel, achieving a 62 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional packaging. Developed in collaboration with thyssenkrupp … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Pumped Storage Contract from Tata Power to Support India’s Renewable Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a significant contract by Tata Power to supply equipment for the 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped storage plant in Maharashtra, India. The project, valued in the low three-digit million euro range, includes the delivery of … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply PrimeDry Steel Yankee to Ahlstrom Sweden for PM6 Upgrade at Billingsfors Mill with Start-Up Planned for 2026

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Ahlstrom Sweden AB to deliver a PrimeDry Steel Yankee for the PM6 machine at the Billingsfors mill in Sweden, with start-up scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The new steel Yankee will … Read the full press release