CIMIC Group has bought the remaining stake in Thiess Group for A$1.18 billion, regaining 100% ownership after selling 50% into a joint venture with funds advised by Elliott Advisors in 2020 and then progressively buying back additional interests. The deal consolidates one of the world’s largest contract miners under a single balance sheet, giving CIMIC full control over Thiess’ open-pit and underground portfolios across coal, metals and minerals. For mine owners, it signals a more integrated offering on life-of-mine contracts, fleet renewal and decarbonisation initiatives.

Myriota has added terrestrial cellular connectivity to its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial (satellite) network and AssetHawk tracker, creating a hybrid IoT system that roams automatically between cell coverage and zero-cell remote areas. The AssetHawk device now uses both 5G NTN links and ground-based networks for continuous tracking of mobile plant, trailers and containers across mine sites and long-haul routes. For operators, this reduces blind spots in fleet and asset visibility without needing separate satellite-only or cellular-only hardware.

Aramine and sensmore are deploying an autonomous Aramine L140B loader into underground production at Cemex’s Rüdersdorf limestone quarry in Germany, converting the existing Aramac L140B platform into a fully automated LHD system for real-world operating conditions. The project targets safer, more efficient underground extraction as Europe pushes to secure critical raw materials, using autonomy to remove operators from the face and standardise loading cycles. Engineers should watch for data on cycle times, utilisation and maintenance behaviour versus manually operated LHDs in similar limestone headings.