Technology & digitalisation

Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, aims to transform quarry operations with autonomous haulage

Pilbara Minerals' Pilgangoora Operation is achieving impressive results, due to the transformative impact of TOMRA Mining technology at its lithium sorting plant in Western Australia.

Metso to review the future of its loading and hauling operations in Finland and Sweden.

Nevada Gold Mines is automating its fleet of 300 and 230 t haul trucks across its US surface operations with the help of Komatsu’s FrontRunner autonomous haulage system.

Stawell Gold Mine has chosen to automate its recently purchased CAT 2900XE (diesel-electric) underground mining loaders with RCT’s multi-machine automation solution, AutoNav.

Hexagon has announced the launch of Hexagon Operator Alertness System (OAS) 7.5, a significant advancement in mining safety technology that sets a new global benchmark.

Fleet Space has released a case study from Barrick’s deployment of its exploration platform, ExoSphere, to generate 3D subsurface imaging across the Reko Diq Project in Pakistan.

Juliana Bruwer, SAP, discusses how batch-level tracking and advanced digital tools are becoming essential for iron ore producers to meet regulations, cut emissions, and stay competitive.

BHP has signed an MOU with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) to explore opportunities in battery development for mining equipment and locomotives.

Kirstin Sym-Smith, Head of Business Development, Ericsson Enterprise 5G – Mining, explores how private 5G networks can be the answer to the challenges of realising ‘smart mines’.

Lori Martin, Vice President of Global Commercial at Veracio, highlights how sample scanning technologies are transforming geoscience by enhancing human expertise with faster, more precise, and sustainable data for modern mining.

Nomadic Venture Partners and Current have announced the selection of three innovative startups for their inaugural Mining Water Technology Pilot Program.

Epiroc AB has won a large order from mining company Sociedad Punta del Cobre SA (Pucobre) in Chile for a significant fleet of underground mine trucks, as well as digital solutions.

Fleet Space has announced the launch of ExoSphere MT – its real-time Magnetotellurics solution now available as part of its AI-powered mineral exploration platform, ExoSphere.

BHP is partnering with XCMG Mining Equipment Co. for the delivery of fleet solutions across its global operations, reflecting its continued focus on strengthening supply chain resilience.