Mining

Hexagon has announced the acquisition of indurad, a company specialising in modular radar systems that deliver collision avoidance and machine automation capabilities.

Felipe Bugueño, Veracio, explains how automation and AI can help analyse mineral deposits and improve drilling campaigns in Latin America.

US Critical Materials has successfully completed its AI-powered mineral targeting programme with VerAI Discoveries at its rare earth elements Sheep Creek property in Montana, USA.

EcoHoist and ABB have signed a joint development agreement, to collaborate on the development of EcoHoist’s low capex hoisting technology.

Aclara Resources has been awarded a grant from the Chilean Economic Development Agency to develop new exploration technology using AI models.

Akobo Minerals and the Ethiopian government have announced the official inauguration of the Segele gold mine.

Earth AI and Legacy Minerals have announced the verified discovery of one of the largest palladium mineral systems in Australia.

Flexco has announced the addition of the Belt Support Bar to its line of heavy-duty belt support system tools, creating a more efficient and safer belt conveying process.

Litus has announced that its pilot unit for a nanotechnology lithium extraction solution is now operational.

Ceibo and Glencore’s Lomos Bayas Mining Company have partnered to deploy Ceibo’s leaching technologies that enable more effective copper extraction at a Chile mine.

Epiroc has inaugurated a new Surface Mining Automation Center in Texas, USA, dedicated to advancing automation and electrification.

Metso is launching Water Treatment Skids for efficient particle and solids removal from industrial process water.

Eramet GCO and JUWI Renewable Energies have signed a deal for a large-scale off-grid solar and battery storage project at a mine in Diogo, Senegal.

American Pacific has received 100% interest in the Palmer Project in Alaska, USA.

BTech, a subsidiary of Delta Dunia Group, has partnered with the University of Queensland to drive innovation and sustainability in the mining sector.