Boliden introduces AHS at Aitik
Published by Jessica Casey,
Editor
Global Mining Review,
Boliden has decided to introduce an autonomous hauling system, Komatsu Frontrunner, on 11 haul trucks in the Aitik mine. The investment is for a total of SEK 218 million and will be fully implemented during 2024.
While the production rate in Boliden Aitik remains constant the needed transport work is increasing with the size and depth of the mine. Automation of the haul truck fleet will increase productivity and asset utilisation in order to meet increased transportation demands in the mine while retaining world leading cost competitiveness.
The introduction of autonomous hauling in Aitik will mark the first system roll-out into the EU.
“Haul truck automation in Aitik is securing that the mine will stay in the position as the world's most productive copper mine, while continuing to deliver copper with industry leading climate performance,” said Stefan Romedahl, President Business Area Mines, Boliden.
Apart from the technical aspects, the project will include in-depth training of mine staff, both for current and new roles. The expectation is that the work environment will become safer and more attractive with the introduction of automation.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/technology-digitalisation/25102021/boliden-introduces-ahs-at-aitik/
You might also like
Ready to revolutionise the cement industry?
Join our sister publication, World Cement, in Lisbon, 10 – 13 March 2024, for their first in-person conference and exhibition: EnviroTech.
This exclusive knowledge and networking event will bring together cement producers, industry leaders, technical experts, analysts, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest technologies, processes, and policies being deployed at the forefront of the cement industry’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.
TRX Gold advances mill expansion to increase gold production
Forming part of its plans to increase gold production, TRX Gold Corp. has announced that its new 1000 tpd capacity ball mill has arrived on site at the Buckreef Gold Project, Tanzania.