WORLD PROSPECTS
artificial intelligence, automation and mobility to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs. The most recent innovations include optimised dynamic allocation which automatically allocates and optimises equipment distribution to maximise operational efficiency in real time.
MineVERSE is described as a gamechanger system for mining operational management, bringing control of the mine operation into the palm of the hand of everyone involved in the field, enabling proactive analysis, task management and agile communication.
Mining Control BI is an advanced, customisable data analysis and AI platform for strategic decision-making. And Dynamic Pro automates cycle data collection and automated database management, reducing manual intervention by operators and increasing the reliability of information.
Weir comments:“ Fast2Mine is a Brazilbased mining software provider offering a contemporary MMS. Its technology helps miners with material management, mine optimisation, short-interval control, fleet management, and select asset health diagnostics. Fast2Mine’ s robust platform is offered as a SaaS solution comprising of four modules designed around a modern, web-native interface that prioritises ease of use while delivering advanced reporting functionality. The platform currently services 84 mines across multiple commodities and countries, such as Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Guyana, and Liberia.”
It adds:“ Fast2Mine’ s MMS platform is highly complementary to Weir’ s growing software portfolio, joining Micromine’ s software suite to provide comprehensive mine management solutions for both openpit and underground mining operations. The acquisition will accelerate Weir’ s strategy to provide leading software solutions to the mining industry.”
Jon Stanton, Chief Executive Officer said:“ The acquisition of Fast2Mine will
6 accelerate our expansion into the South American mining software market, providing a strong and immediate presence in Brazil, home to some of the world’ s largest mineral deposits. Fast2Mine’ s software platform is a highly complementary addition to Weir’ s mining software suite, including meaningful synergies with Micrormine’ s Alastri open pit mine planning solution and adjacency with Micromine’ s Pitram underground fleet management solution. We are looking forward to welcoming Fast2Mine to Weir and are excited by the opportunity to further accelerate our vision for digitally enabled mine optimisation.” www. global. weir
WR Group acquires INCO engineering to build on its strengths in hoisting
Dusseldorf, Germany-based WR Group Holding, led by entrepreneur Wadim Rosenstein, and which also owns WR Logistics, has acquired 100 % of INCO engineering, a Czech specialist in shaft hoisting systems and mining engineering.
With historical roots in Prague going back to 1832, the company built its first mine hoist in 1877 and has since delivered more than 600 mine hoist projects worldwide.
INCO’ s development is closely linked to ČKD, which at its peak employed more than 50,000 people and played a central role in Czech engineering. The company’ s hoisting systems have been installed in mining projects across the world.
The acquisition builds on INCO’ s established strengths while creating a platform for future growth. INCO will continue to operate under its name and management in Prague, with a focus on developing its market position, expanding internationally, strengthening service support, and investing in technology.
“ INCO has always been a respected company in the market,” said Rosenstein, Founder of WR Group Holding.“ This transaction gives us the opportunity to take a business with almost two centuries of experience in shaft hoisting and prepare it for the next stage of growth. By combining INCO’ s technical capabilities with WR Group’ s international network and long term investment approach, we will strengthen its role in the mining industry.”
The strategy for INCO under WR Group will focus on four priorities. First, international expansion into both established and emerging mining markets. Second, technology development to modernise product lines and integrate digital capabilities. Third, client partnerships built on reliability, service, and lifecycle support. And fourth, sustainability and safety, ensuring solutions meet modern environmental and operational standards.
With this approach, WR Group says it aims to build on INCO’ s Czech mining engineering tradition while positioning the company for long-term growth in global shaft hoisting and mining technology. www. incoengineering. cz; https:// wr. group /
International Mining | OCTOBER 2025