Technology & digitalisation

Epiroc has won a large order for equipment from the Canadian Malartic Partnership, which will be used in a major new underground gold mine currently under construction.

East Star Resources has reported that drone magnetic surveys have identified multiple gold targets on the Apmintas Licence in the Chu-Ili orogenic gold belt.

Epiroc has agreed to form a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BluVein, a joint venture between Australian mining innovator, Olitek, and Swedish electric highways developer, Evias.

Epiroc is starting a partnership with steelmaker SSAB to secure fossil-free steel for use in the production of its mining equipment.

Liebherr has signed an agreement with BHP to integrate Liebherr engines into BHP’s existing excavator fleet at South Flank mine in Western Australia.

FLSmidth and AVEVA have signed a global partnership to deliver cutting-edge digitally enabled solutions and services to the mining industry.

RIEGL and Deswik have illustrated fast and efficient workflow for mine surveying.

ABB signs agreement with Savannah Resources as plans progress for zero emission lithium project in Europe.

Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Minit, a leader in process mining technology that enables businesses to uncover opportunities for continuous process improvement and better operational efficiency.

Weir Minerals has announced a new partnership with XMPro, a leading digital twin platform.

Getech has won new contracts to support the exploration of minerals critical to the delivery of the energy transition.

Weir Minerals and AVEVA have signed a digital business framework for strategic cooperation.

Plotlogic has raised an AUS$18 million Series A led by Innovation Endeavors.

Nokia has deployed an industrial-grade private wireless network with Antofagasta Minerals for Minera Centinela, to support secure and reliable operations at its copper mine in Chile.

SafeAI and MACA have announced a partnership to retrofit a fleet of 100 mixed vehicles.