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.

Sandvik Rock Processing has completed its upgraded jaw crusher range, creating a unified line aimed at safer maintenance, simpler operation and consistent performance across hard rock and quarry applications. The portfolio now standardises design, controls and wear parts to a Sandvik-wide specification, giving mines and quarries common interfaces and procedures from primary to secondary crushing. For engineers, this means easier fleet integration, streamlined spares management and more predictable crusher behaviour across different sites and ore types.