BHP has launched a plan focused on helping mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Chile. The business and the Medical Faculty of Universidad Católica, have combined efforts with the immediate objective of raising the testing capacity and strengthening the Familiar...
As the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve rapidly, the Caterpillar Foundation announced it is committing $8.5 million to support global communities, including underserved populations, who are affected by the virus.
The Foundation’s investment will support nonprofit organizations...
Working with the global teams, distributors and supply chain partners, Komatsu is committed to continuing to provide the essential equipment, technology and services customers depend on while prioritizing health and safety measures at facilities and for Komatsu's employees worldwide.
Without...
New Zealand has entered alert level 4 and the Government gave the line guide about the restriction in all the sectors.
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 25 March, the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 in...
MACA Limited is pleased to announce the award of the “Public Road Upgrade and Access Road Works’atthe Corunna Downs Iron Ore Project for Atlas IronPty Ltd (Atlas).
The project is located 33km south of Marble Bar in the Pilbara region,...
The African Development Bank (AAA) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies.
The Fight Covid-19 Social bond, with a...
Facing the Covid-19 outbreak, the world is fighting a pandemic of unprecedented proportions in modern times, currently causing a full-blown health emergency.
The cosignatories point out that the COVID-19 outbreak is causing complete interruptions of the supply of parts and...
BHP will reduce payment terms for small, local and Indigenous businesses as part of a program to support its communities and regional economies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BHP will make immediate payments of outstanding invoices. The accelerated payment program is...
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah, was impacted as a result of a 5.7-magnitude earthquake close to the town of Magna. All employees have been safely accounted for and evacuated from the potential risk areas.
At...
In light of the evolving condition of COVID-19 around the world, Vermeer has been closely monitoring the situation and its potential impact on Vermeer team members, customers, and dealers.
Throughout this event, Vermeer has kept one goal in mind: Keep...
Oilgear introduced its newest open-loop variable-displacement pump—the XD5 hydraulic pump. This is the first model of the XD series designed specifically to meet the demands of the mobile markets. The XD5 is applicable in on and off-highway equipment such...
Sany Group, a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, held a donation ceremony at its industrial park in Bedburg Germany yesterday, delivering 22,000 masks to hospitals of Essen and Bedburg, where Sany Europe is located. From March 17...
Reduced working hours initially for three months
Rapid response to 19 March revised federal short-time work directive
Strabag, is applying for short-time work in Australia, initially for a period of three months, as an immediate response to the revision...
CNH Industrial N.V. announced that, in light of the supply chain constraints caused by the COVID-19 emergency in Europe, it is suspending the majority of its European assembly operations for a two week period. This suspension applies to the...
During this time of uncertainty, the safety and wellbeing of JLG’s team members and their customers are their top priority. As an organization, they have taken many preventive measures to limit the potential spread of the virus and mitigate...
The 1,500 jobs will be offered as six-month contracts and cover a range of skills needed by BHP operations in the short term. These jobs will support and bolster existing workforce during this difficult time.
The roles will include machinery...
Coronavirus’ effects have been expanding around the world, as represented by the World Health Organization’s declaration of it as a pandemic and the ensuing state of emergency proclaimed by a number of governments.
In response to the policies of different...
The continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to impact Caterpillar’s supply chain, a possibility the company disclosed in its risk factors included in the company’s Form 10-K filed on February 19, 2020. The company is monitoring the...