TAKRAF Group has acquired Madrid-based FSI FILTRACIÓN SL, an engineering company specialising in liquid/solid separation and filtration technologies, with the transaction closing on 3 November 2026. FSI FILTRACIÓN will be integrated into TAKRAF’s DELKOR filtration portfolio but continue serving its existing customer base, adding proprietary filter designs and process know-how for mining and industrial slurries. The deal signals further consolidation in high-capacity filtration, relevant for tailings dewatering, concentrate filtration and water recovery in new and brownfield plants.

Caterpillar has launched the Cat D11 XE, a 100‑plus‑tonne high‑drive electric drive dozer that scales its D6 XE and D8 XE electric architecture up to flagship mining and bulk earthmoving duties. The D11 XE replaces torque converters, multi‑speed transmissions and drop boxes with a generator–motor powertrain, keeping the diesel engine in its optimal speed band to cut fuel use per tonne moved and reduce mechanical complexity. Continuous electric torque to the tracks reduces gear‑shift interruptions, track slip and undercarriage wear while improving fine blade control in variable ground conditions.

Waratah Minerals has defined a maiden JORC mineral resource of 3.1Moz gold at its Spur project in New South Wales, comprising 82.9Mt at 1.2g/t across the Spur and Consols zones. The company is planning further drilling to target a 5Moz resource, focusing on extensions of the current mineralisation envelope and infill of higher-grade shoots. For mine planning and geotechnical teams, the current scale suggests potential for a large-tonnage open pit with subsequent underground options if continuity at depth is confirmed.