Technology & digitalisation

Scania has commenced sales of autonomous mining trucks, opening up for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mining operations.

Rajant discusses the application of mesh networks, their capabilities, and their benefits in underground mining operations.

A study conducted by IGO, Perenti, and ABB has found that converting the Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia to an all-electric underground fleet is technically feasible.

Ralf Hennecke, Nishen Hariparsad, Neil Alberts, D Scott Scovira, and Christiaan Liebenberg, BME, examine how smart technology can be successfully leveraged to improve sustainability and safety in the field of blasting and explosives.

Michael Hinton, Hitachi Energy, USA, highlights how intelligent energy management can provide electrification opportunities and create value for mining companies.

Epiroc has announced the release of the fourth generation of its Titan Collision Avoidance System to improve mining safety and efficiency.

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.