Technology & digitalisation

Andrada Mining has purchased TOMRA XRT sensor-based sorters for its Uis Mine in Namibia.

Metaspectral is introducing its Ore Resource Evaluation System, which uses AI to automate the sampling process.

Matt Shea, Epiroc, Sweden, reports on the company’s move into autonomous technologies and the multitude of benefits that these solutions can bring.

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

Sandvik has initiated a pilot project to deploy a second-life battery energy storage system at Glencore operations.

U.S. Critical Materials has announced a strategic exploration alliance with VerAI, to deploy its AI Targeting Platform technology.

MACA has entered into a partnership with Echion Technologies to access its battery technology for use in heavy duty electric vehicles.

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.