Archives: Automation

 Tribe Technology Group Ltd, a market-leading developer and manufacturer of autonomous drill rig and sampling technology, recently announced that the company has completed a successful £2 million (US$2.5 million) fundraise with a number of prominent technology investment firms.  The statement said the private company’s advanced technology and intellectual property, coupled with a diverse product portfolio[…]

Komatsu gathered members of the company’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance at the Komatsu Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) last week to share progress and highlight knowledge gained since the EVX (battery-powered haul truck) was showcased at MINExpo 2021. At the event, alliance members had the opportunity to directly observe advancements made over the past year related[…]

Marking a milestone for the Glencore group as a whole, the Antapaccay copper mine in Peru in late 2022 began the process of autonomous blasthole drilling deployment where the equipment is monitored remotely from a control room without line of sight. Currently two drill units are being operated autonomously at the site. Glencore states that the key participants in this process are the employees involved, who are[…]

Micromine, next-generation technology for mining, says it is proud to reaffirm its dedication to innovation and industry leadership with the launch of Micromine 2023.5. The mid-year release, comprising new features and enhancements to Micromine’s entire suite of products, “underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to providing mining professionals with cutting-edge solutions that drive productivity and efficiency.”[…]

Infused with industry-leading technology, the durable new Cat® D10 Dozer Caterpillar says burns less fuel, increases productivity and improves uptime. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2. The OEM states: “Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil[…]

As a global player in mining technology, Komatsu says it is also at the forefront of helping its customers as they strive to achieve interim and final emissions targets. That work starts with partnerships that guide development efforts related to process optimisation, interoperability and common sustainability goals. Dan Funcannon, VP North America Engineering and Development,[…]

Mining automation enables key processes on mine sites such as controlling a machine remotely, automating multiple types of equipment across a fleet or implementing a completely autonomous fleet of haul trucks that can operate around the clock. To share its latest automation advancements, Komatsu recently hosted customers and distributors for an Automation Global User Forum[…]

Komatsu Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (ALV) that will run on Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). The partners stated: “To realise further safety and productivity improvements in mines by running autonomous haul trucks and automated ALV controlled by AHS, Komatsu and Toyota are[…]

Mining companies strive for maximum productivity and efficiency in their operations, and TALPA, the software firm based in Essen, Germany, has developed a cloud-based data analytics platform that it says is set to transform the way mining fleets perform. By leveraging high-resolution machine data and various AI-based applications, TALPA targets the workflows of all stakeholders[…]

In November 2022, Caterpillar announced the successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck as well as a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future. Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers[…]