Caterpillar has launched its Next Generation 36-ton size class excavators – the 336 and 336 GC – increasing operating efficiency, lowering fuel and maintenance costs and improving operator comfort
Construction
Barrick Gold and Randgold Resources agree to US$18.3bn merger
Canada’s Barrick Gold Corporation has announced that it has reached an agreement on creating a share-for-share merger between Barrick and Randgold Resources Limited, in a major deal worth US$18.3bn
COMANSA cranes build a luxury residential complex in Nigeria
ITB Nigeria is using 6 COMANSA cranes for the construction of the Azuri Peninsula apartments, developed by Eko Development Company in Lagos
China’s Sinotruk to establish assembly plant in Ghana
China national heavy duty truck group Sinotruk International has signed a deal with the government of Ghana to develop an assembly plant in Ghana, a move that is expected to provide service to Ghana and West African markets
Construction of Mako Mine completed ahead of schedule
Construction of the Mako gold mine, located in eastern Senegal, has been completed ahead of schedule, under budget and safely with first gold pour achieved in January, said Toro Gold, the gold producer, developer and explorer with assets in West Africa, in its operating results from 1 January to 30 June 2018