Technology & digitalisation

Joe Mladek, Regional Sales Manager, Digi International, describes the benefits and necessity of IoT technology in mining operations.

Dr. Naghman Khan, SimScale, details how engineering simulation is used to optimise the design and operation of mining equipment using real-world physics applied to 3D models of plant in actual environmental conditions.

Sean Donegan, President and CEO, Satelytics, discusses how the mining industry is being challenged by hard-to-detect issues including reclamation progress monitoring, chemical leaching, and more.

Vertex Minerals Ltd (VTX) has commenced commissioning of its recently installed ore sorter at the Hill End gold plant.

A new strategic collaboration between Volvo Penta and J&S Manufacturing has been established to support mining machinery in meeting emissions standards, while maintaining performance and reliability.

Metso has renewed its partnership with Dynamox to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital solutions for asset performance management in mining.

Brad Derada, Senior Director – Global Head of Autonomous CoE, Worley Digital Consulting, discusses the role of MVP in the future of mining.

Fleet Space and Tahreez have announced the signing of an MOU with Ma’aden to provide the latest breakthroughs in space, multiphysics, and AI drill targeting services to Saudi Arabia.

The Weir Group PLC and Olayan Saudi Holding Company have agreed to form a new joint venture to provide mining technology solutions in Saudi Arabia.

Epiroc AB has won large orders in Australia from two mining companies for connectivity solutions that will enable automated operations.

ABB and Epiroc have signed an MOU based on underground trolley equipment to collaborate on joint, comprehensive, and integrated solutions for the mining industry.

Tudor Whiteley, Ironfin, discusses how 3D visualisation can transform mining communication by fostering trust, enhancing community engagement, and simplifying complex plans through photorealistic models.

Hexagon has announced an agreement to acquire Septentrio NV, a leading OEM provider of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technologies.

Epiroc has won a large order from BHP for autonomous surface mining equipment to be used at an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Earth AI, a predictive explorer and driller for clean energy metals using artificial intelligence, has announced the discovery of a new gold system at its molybdenum-gold project in Willow Glen.