Technology & digitalisation

The Weir Group PLC and Olayan Saudi Holding Company have agreed to form a new joint venture to provide mining technology solutions in Saudi Arabia.

Epiroc AB has won large orders in Australia from two mining companies for connectivity solutions that will enable automated operations.

ABB and Epiroc have signed an MOU based on underground trolley equipment to collaborate on joint, comprehensive, and integrated solutions for the mining industry.

Tudor Whiteley, Ironfin, discusses how 3D visualisation can transform mining communication by fostering trust, enhancing community engagement, and simplifying complex plans through photorealistic models.

Hexagon has announced an agreement to acquire Septentrio NV, a leading OEM provider of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technologies.

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.