Austmine has appointed Tony Davis as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026, bringing more than 30 years’ senior executive experience across government and mining-related industrial, energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. Davis has a track record in building Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) capability in global markets, including export-oriented advanced manufacturing and energy technology projects. His appointment signals continued emphasis on technology-led productivity and supply-chain development for Australian METS companies serving large-scale open-pit and underground operations worldwide.

Global Air Cylinder Wheels has completed extreme-condition validation of its patented Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) in Minnesota mining operations and is targeting commercial deployment in 2026. The ASW replaces conventional pneumatic tyres with a steel air-cylinder and suspension system designed to run cooler, resist blowouts and maintain performance in sub-zero winter conditions typical of iron ore and taconite sites. For mine operators, the technology aims to cut haul truck tyre failures and downtime on high-impact haul roads while enabling heavier loads without increasing rim size.

Sandvik has launched the CH442 and CH662 cone crushers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas as the next evolution of its CH400 and CH600 series for hard rock and aggregates applications. The new models target higher uptime and reduced maintenance through upgraded hydraulic systems, improved liner configurations and optimised crushing chambers tailored for secondary and tertiary duties. For mine and quarry operators, the machines are positioned for tighter control of product size distribution and more stable performance in automated, high-throughput crushing circuits.