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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is demonstrating its commitment to the Chinese market at bauma CHINA 2020 by unveiling two new locally manufactured excavator ranges and electromobility pilots, explicitly designed for the current and future needs of Chinese customers.

HeidelbergCement has joined Foundation 2°, a German-based network of entrepreneurs that works for progressive climate policy.

Germany-based off-road engine manufacturer Deutz has postponed its medium-term financial targets from 2022 to 2023/2024.

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has cautiously welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak's announcements in the Government Spending Review but stressed that delivery is vital.

LafargeHolcim has launched its green concrete ECOPact in Latin America, starting in Ecuador, Colombia and Mexico with all key markets following on in the first half of 2021.

Critical consultations are still underway to deal with the sensitive matter of the payment of royalties and its application for non-precious materials that are mined and processed as building materials or other low-value commodities in South Africa.

Chinese quarrying, construction and mining equipment company SDLG is staging a virtual press conference and event platform at the bauma CHINA 2020 construction, quarrying and mining machinery exhibition.

FLSMidth has announced a new 30-month service service agreement covering the full flowsheet at 17 Titan Cement plants across in Europe, Africa, and North and South America.

The bauma CHINA 2020 exhibition is taking place this week with more than 2,800 exhibitors showcasing new and latest range machines to both on-site and virtual event attendees.

The US Department of Labor's (USDoL) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced a proposed rule adopting standards for electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories.

The MSHA says the proposed rule would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the product approval process and promote the use of technologies for improved mine safety and health.

Keestrack has appointed Florin Ioia as the Belgian crushing and screening plant maker’s area sales manager for Russia and South-East Europe as it looks to expand its professional support to its global dealer network.

Martin Lehner is to leave his role as chairman of Wacker Neuson. The Germany-based quarrying and construction equipment manufacturer has also announced that chief financial officer Wilfried Trepels will be stepping down from his position.

Command Alkon, which provides provides a supplier collaboration platform for heavy construction and quarrying work, has bought fellow US company Libra Systems.