Immersive Technologies is to deliver its 100th Conversion Kit® for Caterpillar® equipment owners within the continent of Africa, with the milestone high-fidelity operator training simulator set for the Newmont-majority owned Ahafo gold mine, in Ghana.

The order includes simulation for training operators of the 777G and 785C haul trucks, D11T dozers, and 6030 shovels and excavators. These units mark the 98th, 99th, 100th and 101st conversion kits that Immersive Technologies has delivered to further workforce development initiatives in the Africa region for mines who require high-fidelity simulation solutions for their Caterpillar equipment, it said.

Johan Stemmet, Regional Vice President Africa, said: “We are excited to provide a high level of value and service to Newmont for this important mining project by supporting community skills development and increasing operator safety and productivity levels. We continue to put the customer first and deliver industry-endorsed solutions for all OEM makes as evidenced by our leading market share across the largest global miners.”