PLS launches Cat® MineStar™ Fleet Management System
PLS has launched the Cat® MineStar™ Fleet Management System at its Pilgangoora Operation to enhance safety and productivity.
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Advanced Navigation conquers Europe’s deepest underground mine
Advanced Navigation has successfully demonstrated a breakthrough in underground navigation in Europe’s deepest underground mine in Pyhäjärvi, Finland.
Seabed mining at a crossroads: The hidden battle over access and influence
Amer Hage Chahine and Ilya Epikhin from Arthur D. Little explore how geopolitical competition and technological disparity – not just environmental concerns – are driving the global stalemate over seabed mining regulation, as nations debate the future of ocean-floor resource extraction.
Komatsu North America and Pronto launch autonomy solution for quarry-size trucks
Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, aims to transform quarry operations with autonomous haulage
TOMRA Mining technology delivers transformative impact at the world's largest lithium sorting plant
Pilbara Minerals' Pilgangoora Operation is achieving impressive results, due to the transformative impact of TOMRA Mining technology at its lithium sorting plant in Western Australia.
Metso to review the future of its loading and hauling operations in Finland and Sweden
Metso to review the future of its loading and hauling operations in Finland and Sweden.
Nevada Gold Mines and Komatsu launch autonomous haulage partnership
Nevada Gold Mines is automating its fleet of 300 and 230 t haul trucks across its US surface operations with the help of Komatsu’s FrontRunner autonomous haulage system.
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Hexagon sets benchmark for mine safety with world-first system integration
Hexagon has announced the launch of Hexagon Operator Alertness System (OAS) 7.5, a significant advancement in mining safety technology that sets a new global benchmark.
Fleet Space shares details of Barrick deployment of ExoSphere
Fleet Space has released a case study from Barrick’s deployment of its exploration platform, ExoSphere, to generate 3D subsurface imaging across the Reko Diq Project in Pakistan.
Squeezed on pricing, iron ore producers turn to batch-level tracking
Juliana Bruwer, SAP, discusses how batch-level tracking and advanced digital tools are becoming essential for iron ore producers to meet regulations, cut emissions, and stay competitive.
BHP explores opportunities with CATL in battery technology and electrification
BHP has signed an MOU with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) to explore opportunities in battery development for mining equipment and locomotives.
How 5G is powering the next era of ‘smarter’ mining
Kirstin Sym-Smith, Head of Business Development, Ericsson Enterprise 5G – Mining, explores how private 5G networks can be the answer to the challenges of realising ‘smart mines’.
The mining of tomorrow is here now
Lori Martin, Vice President of Global Commercial at Veracio, highlights how sample scanning technologies are transforming geoscience by enhancing human expertise with faster, more precise, and sustainable data for modern mining.
Current and Nomadic name Mining Water Tech Pilot Program cohort
Nomadic Venture Partners and Current have announced the selection of three innovative startups for their inaugural Mining Water Technology Pilot Program.