Archives: Mining mergers and acquisitions

SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd recently announced the acquisition of Robertson GeoConsultants Inc (RGC) as of November 1, 2024. RGC is a global consulting firm that specialises in mine water characterisation, geochemistry and acid rock drainage/metal leaching, hydrology, hydrogeology and groundwater modelling for the mining industry. The move comes just after SLR Consulting announced the acquisition of[…]

H-E Parts International (HEPI), a provider of aftermarket solutions for the mining and heavy equipment industries, has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of Brake Supply Inc, a North American leader in aftermarket components for heavy equipment. “This acquisition allows us to strengthen our offerings and expand our footprint,” Simon Pelletier, CEO of H-E[…]

Alfred H Knight (AHK), a leader in inspection and analysis, has acquired mineral processing consultancy, Grinding Solutions Limited (GSL), with immediate effect. With over 20 years of experience, GSL is an innovative, consultative company specialising in mineral liberation and separation, AHK says. Based in Cornwall, England, this family-owned business is similar to fifth-generation AHK and[…]

Mineral Mining Services (MMS) has announced a significant expansion of its gold mining operations with the acquisition of the East Sampson gold project, in Western Australia, from Moho Resources. This strategic move strengthens MMS’ position in the gold sector and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for its stakeholders, the company says. “This[…]

KSB GIW Inc, a leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps, has announced its successful acquisition of a significant stake of shares in AIMS/PIP360, an electronics designer and specialist in ultrasonic sensors and analysis. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between the companies, which have[…]

SLR Consulting has announced the acquisition of Wardell Armstrong, a leading multidisciplinary, 550-person environmental, engineering and mining consultancy with a long and successful 185-year history of delivering high-quality services to clients in the UK and worldwide. This strategic acquisition represents excellent cultural and values alignment, reinforcing the commitment both businesses have to helping clients address[…]

Mill relining systems OEM, RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) has entered into an agreement to acquire industrial blasting and protective coatings business, Masterblasters. Under the agreement, RME will acquire Masterblasters’ assets and operations. Masterblasters’ owner, Tim Hamblin, and Business Manager, Liz Hamblin, will also join RME, and all roles will be retained under this agreement. Founded[…]

Newmont says it will sell its Akyem operation in the Republic of Ghana to China’s Zijin Mining Group under a definitive agreement, for cash consideration of up to $1 billion. The sale is part of Newmont’s ongoing program to divest non-core assets as the company makes a strategic shift to focus on its Tier 1[…]

Rio Tinto and Arcadium Lithium PLC have announced a definitive agreement under which Rio Tinto will acquire Arcadium in an all-cash transaction for US$5.85 per share which values Arcadium’s diluted share capital at approximately $6.7 billion. The Transaction the statement said “will bring Arcadium’s world-class, complementary lithium business into Rio Tinto’s portfolio, establishing a global leader[…]

Metso says it is investing in the development of energy-saving comminution technology and has signed an agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of its long-term partner Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG (STM). Previously, Metso had a 15% minority ownership in the company. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value. Metso decided to[…]