AxFlow Oceania Acquires Dowdens Group – Big Move in AU

You know that feeling when a family-built company finds a backer who actually gets them? That’s exactly what just happened with Dowdens Group in Queensland. AxFlow Oceania has bought a majority stake in Dowdens – their biggest investment yet in the region. But here’s the best part: the current owners are staying on as shareholders. No hostile takeover drama. […]

Metso’s Pump Life Cycle Services Gain Global Traction with New Contracts

Metso is seeing strong global momentum for its Life Cycle Services (LCS) for pumps, as industries increasingly shift toward long-term, performance-based service models instead of traditional equipment purchases. Since launching the offering in 2025, the company has secured multiple multiyear contracts across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, highlighting growing demand for solutions that improve reliability […]

Metso to provide slurry pumps for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater mine expansion

Mining giant Metso has landed a significant equipment package deal for one of Canada’s most promising gold-copper projects. Finnish mining technology leader Metso will supply a comprehensive processing equipment package for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater mine expansion in British Columbia, Canada. The contract includes not just crushers and grinding mills, but also a full suite of […]

SKF Debuts FlowMaster III Lubrication Pump at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

SKF has introduced its new FlowMaster III lubrication pump at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, a major international trade event for the construction and heavy-equipment industries. The next-generation pump is designed to enhance equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and workplace safety in demanding industrial environments. The FlowMaster III features a modern modular design that simplifies maintenance […]

FLS to supply pumps and process technologies for gold project in Ghana

FLS to supply pumps and process technologies for gold project in Ghana

FLSmidth has been selected as the strategic technology partner and supplier of all major process technologies for the Black Volta gold project in Ghana, developed by Azumah Resources Gh Limited. The project, which is located in West Africa, is expected to become the first fully Ghanaian-owned gold mine in the country. The order covers long-lead […]