Technology & digitalisation

Epiroc has won a large order from BHP for autonomous surface mining equipment to be used at an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Earth AI, a predictive explorer and driller for clean energy metals using artificial intelligence, has announced the discovery of a new gold system at its molybdenum-gold project in Willow Glen.

Todd Cotts, Intelsat, outlines how multi-orbit satellite connectivity can accelerate digitalisation and optimise performance in the mining industry.

Sophie Clayton, Orica Digital Solutions, celebrates the 35th anniversary of Orica’s key blasting application, providing insight into innovative advancements in blasting technology.

Ruediger Schroedter, Global Lead for the Mining Industry Business Unit at SAP, provides suggestions for using AI to ensure tailings facilities are as safe as possible.

Max Luedtke, ABB, Switzerland, explains how connected engineering innovations such as truck electrification, gearless conveyor drives, and ventilation on demand are helping mine operators balance productivity with sustainability as they transition to the all-electric mines of the future.

Yash Thakker, Searce, discusses how cloud and AI-driven supply chain optimisation can help the mining industry tackle logistical, market, and governance challenges.

Trimble and GroundProbe, part of Orica Digital Solutions, have announced a new collaboration to offer a complete monitoring portfolio for geotechnical and geospatial mining professionals.

Makor Resources and AUYAN have announced funding from Innovate UK to advance their efforts to harness space technology to de-risk and drive a sustainable mining future.

Intramotev has released new footage of its TugVolt technology operating at Carmeuse America’s calcium mine in Cedarville, Michigan – the world’s first independently driven battery-electric railcar in revenue service.

Sven Hegner, Toshiba, outlines how lithium titanium oxide batteries for heavy-duty vehicles enable quick charging and longevity, meeting application-specific demands while reducing the total cost of ownership.

Ernesto Heller – Market Development Manager, Mining & Bulk Materials Handling at Conductix-Wampfler – recommends three questions to ask before adopting new solutions.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced a US$10 million grant to help Fortescue to develop, build, and demonstrate first of a kind fast chargers for heavy mine site vehicles.

Micromine has partnered with Loadscan on the development of real-time, precision payload management in mining operations.

Epiroc has been selected by Managem to enhance the safety and productivity of its Tizert mining project in Morocco.