Mining truck news
Modular Mining technologies chosen for United Wambo JV
Modular Mining has recently announced that Glencore has selected the its fleet management and machine guidance systems to support the United Wambo Joint Venture project.
AECOM launches EV smart charging management system
AECOM has signed a memorandum of understanding with electric vehicle charging technology firm Zapinamo to launch a new smart system for fleet and infrastructure owners to manage charging in the most energy efficient and low carbon way.
The benefits of collision avoidance technology
The use of vehicle safety systems, like those from Brigade Electronics, has proved to be effective in reducing accidents and preventing fatality in the mining industry.
Employing precision surface mining at African bauxite mine
Vermeer discusses how its T1255III Terrain Leveler® surface excavation machine (SEM) helped implement precision surface mining at the Boké Mine in Guinea, Africa.
Wenco and Oxbotica partner to develop Open Autonomy solution for mining industry
Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd and Oxbotica Ltd have signed an MOU to develop an Open Autonomy solution for mining.
On Fleet
Mark Goode, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group, Canada, provides an in-sight into the relationship between tyre management and performance.
Roy Hill chooses Epiroc to automate haul trucks
Roy Hill has signed a contract with Epiroc to automate the Western Australian iron ore miner’s mixed fleet.
Caterpillar introduces trolley assist system for Cat® electric drive mining trucks
The new Cat trolley assist system for Cat electric drive mining trucks is now available.
New electric truck fleet for Conuma Coal
Conuma Coal Resources Limited has announced the replacement of a fleet of haul trucks at its Wolverine Mine with five new Komatsu electric 830E-5 models supplied by SMS Equipment Inc.
ASI improves algorithm to detect drop-offs and other large negative obstacles
ASI has improved an algorithm for autonomous vehicles to detect drop-offs and other large negative obstacles often found in the environments in which automated off-road vehicles operate.