TOMRA Mining has secured a contract from Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd, a PLS Group subsidiary, to supply 22 sensor-based ore sorters for the P2000 Expansion Project at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia. The installation is part of PLS’ pre-Final Investment Decision early works, signalling commitment to large-scale sorting ahead of full project sanction. For process engineers, the move points to increased reliance on front-end sensor-based separation to upgrade run-of-mine feed and manage lithia grade variability before downstream concentration.

Metso has agreed to acquire Valmet’s Flowrox™ peristaltic hose pump and progressive cavity pump technologies, including associated spare parts and service capabilities, targeting abrasive and chemically aggressive slurry duties in mining and minerals processing. The deal adds positive displacement options alongside Metso’s existing slurry and submersible pump lines, enabling tighter process control in applications such as thickener underflow, filter feed and reagent dosing. For operators, the integration should simplify lifecycle support and parts standardisation across critical slurry handling circuits.

ARAMAC has been launched as a standalone business focused on designing, manufacturing and distributing underground mining equipment, separating this activity from Aramine’s traditional narrow-vein specialisation. The new entity will target broader underground segments with complete fleets – from loaders and trucks to drilling and ground support units – while concentrating on a reduced set of priority regions rather than Aramine’s previous global spread. This tighter geographic focus is intended to deepen local service capability, parts availability and technical support for high-availability underground fleets.