Cobalt Blue has made strong progress on the Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and supporting programmes at the Broken Hill Technology Centre (BHTC).

Key recent activities that continue to build technical momentum and commercial confidence include:

• Cobalt sulphate samples produced at BHTC using Cobalt Blue’s proprietary flowsheet have met stringent...

On 18 and 19 March 2026, Dortmund will become the meeting place for the bulk solids, process and recycling industries. The SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund trade fair duo will bring together two days of comprehensive expertise on the processing, handling and recycling of fine to coarse-grained materials and waste streams....

Electra Battery Materials Corporation has approved a $73 million (€62 million) construction budget and established an execution schedule to achieve mechanical completion of its cobalt sulfate refinery north of Toronto, Canada, marking a significant step toward bringing North America’s first battery-grade cobalt refinery into operation.

GEA has expanded the scope of its information security and cybersecurity certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 now covers 98 sites worldwide (45 newly added), complemented by ISA/IEC 62443 for secure product development and industrial environments.

The Group’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) is certified by TÜV Rheinland to the internationally recognized...

Trantec has introduced its True-Flow™ Screw Feeder range, engineered for accurate, reliable material feeding without the cost burden of over-engineered systems.

Built from the ground up to balance precision, simplicity, and affordability, the True-Flow range offers a streamlined solution to complex and costly feeding systems. Designed with just two moving...

Solids handling specialist, Ajax Equipment, has supplied leading powder systems supplier and integrator, Croston Engineering, with a screw conveyor for transferring soda ash. The stainless steel screw conveyor is part of the first phase of a project to increase production.

The new screw conveyor will collect powder from Croston’s system,...

With KHS SUPREME, the KHS Group is taking the protection of oxygen-sensitive beverages up to the next level. The innovative system combines the benefits of glass with the handleability of PET by applying Plasmax barrier technology.

KHS presents the result of an extensive development study: with the KHS SUPREME PET...

Signal Ocean has aannounced the acquisition of French-based SaaS specialist AXSMarine.

AXSMarine has built a strong following with platforms such as AXSDry and Alphaliner, which are widely used across dry bulk, liner and commodities markets. Signal Ocean, the technology arm of The Signal Group, said it sees the acquisition as...

The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Nicolas Amaya as President, North America, effective February 23, 2026. In this role, Amaya will lead the Company’s North America business, overseeing strategy, operations, and performance across Kraft Heinz’s largest market.

Pedro Navio, current President, North America, will step down on February 22...

ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernise without disruption. Building on ABB’s long-standing leadership with the world’s largest DCS installed base and vision in process automation, Automation Extended outlines how future automation capabilities can be introduced...