Technology & digitalisation

Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed High Voltage Pulse technology which could help decarbonise mineral processing in the mining industry.

Orica will manufacture the world’s first lead-free electronic blasting system range at its plant in Gyttorp, Sweden.

Nokia and Alcon have been selected by Sigma Lithium to deploy the first private wireless network in the Americas that supports the mining of lithium.

VoltVision has expanded its operational footprint, with four new contracts in Africa and the Middle East.

Cat dealer WesTrac has joined forces with Thiess to hit an autonomous drilling milestone at the Mt Arthur South operation in Australia.

Mika Kinnunen, Normet, discusses why supporting new adopters of electrification and battery technology in the mining industry throughout the lifecycle is vital.

Idaho Copper Corporation will deploy Veracio’s mobile scanning unit to scan drill core pulled from the CuMo project in Idaho, USA.

Kal Tire and Pitcrew AI have announced a global mining partnership.

Marc Melkonian, Aramine, France, considers the many benefits of adopting battery-powered vehicles for the mining industry’s future.

Intramotev has announced a partnership with Carmeuse Americas, to deploy its TugVolt technology at a mining site in Cedarville, Michigan.

Jürgen Kern, Mario Gerards, and Michael Panholzer, ANDRITZ, examine how adopting AI-based control systems in the filtration process can result in higher reliability and lower operating costs.

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.

GroundProbe and Terra Insights have showcased Orica Digital Solutions’ geotechnical monitoring solutions at Slope Stability Symposium in Brazil.

Boliden, Epiroc, and ABB have successfully deployed the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system in an underground mine in Sweden.

The rush to meet demand for critical minerals for the clean energy revolution should not come at the cost of equipment malfunction or miner safety. Sensor tech offers a solution, streamlining operations for both efficiency and worker safety.