Technology & digitalisation

Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning and Mining divisions have announced the development of an automated road-train solution with Mineral Resources Ltd.

Uptake has announced that it has joined Oren, a global B2B digital mining services marketplace developed by Shell and IBM to help mining companies access and implement digital solutions.

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC has announced a group-wide partnership with Ericsson to provide private network, data and internet connectivity services across the oil and gas, mining and ports industries.

Nokia has announced it is working with mobile operator Telia and its partner, Digita, to deliver a 5G standalone private wireless network at Kittilä mine in northern Finland for Agnico Eagle Finland Oy.

I4 Mining have released a new report in their series examining Industry 4.0 AI and IoT’s technology role in the mining sector.

Animmersion is continuing its long-standing relationship with Anglo American and the Woodsmith Project, following the delivery of a new 3D interactive experience.

RPMGlobal has further advanced its simulation platform to support hybrid vehicles that are powered by green hydrogen or hybrid diesel.

Newmont Corp. has announced a strategic alliance with Caterpillar Inc. to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero-carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.

I4 Mining has released a new report examining how Industry 4.0 technology will transform plant, machinery, and equipment.

Altilium Group Ltd and PT Indo Mineral Research are set to advance a sustainable, next-generation nickel extraction technology in Indonesia.

The Weir Group has agreed to acquire Motion Metrics for an initial consideration of £89 million payable in cash upon completion.

Orica has selected Microsoft Azure as the strategic cloud foundation for its emerging digital portfolio.

Vale and XCMG Machinery has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for potential supply of equipment, including zero-emission, and autonomous equipment.

Mitsubishi Development and The University of Queensland have commenced a new partnership to educate the next generation of the mining workforce.

I4 Mining has released a new report exploring how new, novel applications of AI and IoT technologies can assist the mining sector improve their health and safety performance.