Power and automation technology group ABB and BYD Co have announced a strategic collaboration to jointly develop new solutions for energy storage building on their complementary strengths.

Power and automation technology group ABB has successfully commissioned the integrated electrification and automation system installed at the first process line of Northland Resources’ Kaunisvaara iron ore concentrator plant in Sweden. The operation has now produced its first concentrate on the process line.

Power and automation technology group ABB has received an order for the delivery of process electrification at a new pulp mill to be built in South Sumatra, Indonesia. It will be the world's largest pulp mill.

Adani Mining will collaborate with BMT Engineering on the detailed design of an expansion at its Abbot Point coal terminal in northern Queensland. The agreement will involve BMT engineers from Australia and India working closely with Adani’s head office team in Ahmedabad, India.

Remote Site Management Company ADEN Services (PT Indonesia Prima Boga) has continued its rapid expansion into Indonesia by winning the contract to provide full camp management services for the Natarang mining project.

Aggreko, a leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services, recently announced a 45 MW expansion to its power projects in Bali. The announcement comes on the back of successful re-tendering for the 125 MW of capacity it already delivers to the island, bringing Aggreko’s total power output to 170 MW.

In the quest for the resources and energy industry to shift focus from capital-intensive greenfield projects to maximizing output from existing operations, global engineering and project management organization Ausenco is gearing up for a surge in demand for optimization services.

Global law firm Baker & McKenzie has opened its newest office in Brisbane, Australia. The move reaffirms the firm’s commitment to serving its clients in key global jurisdictions, and responding to opportunities involving global investment.

Global industry solid/liquid separation specialist Bateman Delkor has been renamed Tenova Delkor after establishing in the market 35 years ago. The company, which also supplies mineral processing applications for the minerals, chemical and industrial markets, was acquired by Tenova in April 2012.

BMT JFA Consultants, a subsidiary of international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Group, has announced plans for new offices in Perth, Western Australia and Brisbane, Queensland in order to better support its clients’ requirements and provide space for expansion.

Global drilling services company Boart Longyear has announced a major coup, securing a highly qualified new chief executive officer. Richard O’Brien was most recently chief executive officer of Newmont Mining, which is among the world’s largest gold producers. He brings 25 years of operational and financial experience in the natural resources, energy and power sectors to the new role.

In May 2013 Caterpillar and Seeing Machines entered into a global alliance to promote and distribute the Driver Safety System (DSS) through Caterpillar’s global dealer network. The DSS has more than 2500 units working in the field providing customers with an innovative solution to manage and mitigate operator distraction and fatigue.

Caterpillar has announced its strategy for meeting the needs of customers in lesser regulated countries selling and purchasing used Tier 4 Interim products for operation in lesser regulated countries, where prevailing fuel quality and fuel sulphur content vary widely.

Global executive search firm CTPartners has confirmed the appointment of Ian Smith, one of Australia’s most respected executive search consultants, as a partner in its Sydney office.

Dassault Systèmes has extended its relationship with EDS Technologies Pvt Ltd to include the sale of GEOVIA mining applications. EDS Technologies has been a leading Dassault Systèmes Value Solutions Partner in India since 1998, serving industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, high-tech and electronics, infrastructure and engineering.

Dassault Systèmes, a leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, 3D design software and 3D Digital Mock Up, has showcased its latest innovations at the annual 3DEXPERIENCE Forum in Singapore.

UnearthedAS Philippines Corporation, an experienced team of mining professionals specializing in consulting and project management services to the mining industry in the Philippines, has entered into a reseller partnership with mining software company Datamine.

Clean power company Enerji Limited has been contracted to design, plan and prepare for construction of a waste heat to power system (WHPS) at a major gold mine in the Asia Pacific. It is the first mining company to engage Perth-based Enerji to prepare for a system of this kind, which is estimated to save more than 1 million litres of diesel and 2000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

ESCO Corporation has acquired Stabiltec Downhole Tools LLC, a unique manufacturer of specialty drilling tools for the oil and gas industry. This acquisition complements ESCO’s growing Oil & Gas Division, bringing an additional 96 people into the organization.

ESG Solutions, a leader in microseismic technology and services, has expanded its Australian operations through its partnership with Australian consulting agency, MiningOne. With this partnership, ESG has relocated staff experienced in array design, installation, advanced analysis and technical support from its Canadian headquarters to operate out of the MiningOne office in Perth, Australia.