Mining

ABB has won the top honour at the Euromines Safety Awards for its automated robotic technology demonstrator for remote blasting operations.

Epiroc has won a large order for underground mining equipment, including battery-electric vehicles, from Eurasian Resources Group in Kazakhstan.

Orica has announced the launch of its open platform that delivers real-time drill workflow to geologists and drillers.

Metso has signed an agreement to acquire its long-term partner Swiss Tower Mills Minerals, investing in energy-saving comminution technology.

Caterpillar Inc. has announced a new alliance with IMA Engineering to enhance Caterpillar’s innovative Cat® Precision Mining initiative.

Hitachi Construction Machinery has introduced the EH4000AC-5 rigid dump truck and is testing a full battery electric trolley truck at First Quantum Minerals’ Zambia mine.

Harita Nickel has committed its mining operations to an IRMA audit, the first mine in Indonesia to do so.

Metso has been awarded an order for the delivery of sustainable tailings dewatering technology to an operating copper mine in Africa.

Epiroc has won a large order for surface mining equipment from Newmont Corp. in Australia.

Heidi Schmidt, Opticom Tech, explores the future of video monitoring in the mining industry, including advancements in high-resolution cameras, real-time streaming, and industrial systems designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Masoud Aali, Scient Analytics, discusses the importance of intelligence-based automation in making mining operations smarter and more efficient.

Codelco will explore a long-term strategic collaboration with ABB, looking into ways to decarbonise and optimise its mines in Chile.

Dyno Nobel has introduced new shock-resistant electronic detonators to its product line.

Metso has been awarded a major order for key process equipment at Barrick Gold’s Lumwana copper project in Zambia.

Komatsu has announced the enhancement of its operations in Peoria, Illinois with the construction of a new office building and installation of a 980E-5SE display truck.