Technology & digitalisation

Ma’aden and Hexagon have partnered to launch the Middle East’s first digital mine.

Alan Romphf, Austin Powder, overviews a new modelling technology designed to help simulate mining blasts and achieve key performance indicators.

Meiko Martin, Trimble Autonomy, explains the many benefits of machine automation in the challenging mining environment.

Nicholas Prevost, Viasat, identifies the key to turning risk into opportunity in the face of mounting ESG pressures.

MineSense Technologies has launched its MineSense Data Portal, a platform enabling insights for mine-to-mill optimisation.

Orica has entered into a binding sale and purchase agreement with Vance Street Capital to acquire Terra Insights on a cash free, debt free Enterprise Value basis.

A study by Viasat has revealed that 86% of mining businesses plan to increase their use of IoT technology to more accurately measure and understand the impact of sustainability initiatives.

IDS and Veracio have announced a strategic partnership to advance drilling and downhole technologies in North America.

Sandvik will introduce AutoMine for Underground Drills, bringing mining automation under a single system.

Hexagon has been twice honoured at the 2023 Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their operator alertness system.

Woodcross Resources will track all tin from its Ugandan operations with Minespider’s traceability solution.

Weir has acquired SentianAI, a developer of AI process optimisation solutions.

Jiyuan Chen, Hong Liu, and Dr. Li Li, Wolong Electric Group Co. Ltd, assess the benefits of an integrated motor and drive machine in coal mine production.

Micromine has revealed its 2024 Release, including AI-powered improvements to geological and resource modelling.

Nate Leonard, Sentry Equipment, USA, considers the benefits of automatic sampling in the mining industry.