Automation takes flight: How autonomous drones are powering sustainable mining practices
Thomas Eder, Head of Wireless Technologies at Nokia, discusses the benefits of incorporating drones in mining operations.
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Private networks, a myth or a solution to digital transformation in mining?
Mines pose extreme connectivity challenges. Jaakko Kuukka, Country Manager Nordics, Boldyn Networks, explains that dedicated 4G and 5G private networks are essential to meet those rising demands and power the industry’s future.
BME and Strayos alliance optimises blasting with AI-driven insights
Omnia Holdings company BME has strengthened its blasting software offering beyond its premium Blastmap™ blast planning platform through a new partnership with technology leader Strayos.
Minespider and Rare Earth Ventures to boost traceability in Australia’s critical minerals supply chains
Minespider and Rare Earth Ventures (REV) have announced a strategic partnership to bring traceability to rare earth and critical mineral supply chains in Australia using Minespider’s Digital Product Passports.
How satellite and wireless tech are revolutionising remote mining connectivity
Jane Marsh posits that wireless technologies are the new backbone of ethical mining from a safety, productivity and sustainability perspective, with evidence showing that connectivity helps companies overcome common stressors in the sector.
Epiroc wins large order for mining equipment and digital solutions in Ghana
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment and digital solutions from Asante Gold Corp. for a gold mine in Ghana.
TETHYS and Minespider advance responsible mining at Çataltepe with digital product passports
Minespider, a leading traceability and Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform, and TETHYS Trans-Eurasian Gateway, a platform specialising in bridging European technologies to mining projects in Turkey and Central Asia, are advancing traceability at Çataltepe Polymetallic mine by piloting Digital Product Passports.
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Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV selects ABB to modernise hoist system at Australia’s largest tin mine
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