Archives: Automation

Sandvik will introduce innovative new solutions and showcase its latest technologies at mining’s largest tradeshow, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024, in Las Vegas, including battery-electric and diesel-electric equipment to help customers improve their sustainability. The OEM will have its latest innovations on display at the show, September 24-26, including its new Toro™ diesel-electric truck demonstrator and latest[…]

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, and ESG Solutions say they have completed another round of successful underground mine testing at Sudbury, Canada’s NORCAT health and safety centre. With Precision Time Protocol (PTP) put in place by ESG, Rajant can enhance client’s technologies and programs – from communications and productivity to privacy[…]

Suncor has announced that its Base Plant site rolled out 15 Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) trucks in May with 20 more trucks deployed in June, completing the first phase of the implementation at Millennium oil sands mine in northern Alberta. AHS trucks have been tested and used at Suncor’s Base Plant North Steepbank Extension mine[…]

Liebherr says it will be sharing its latest news, products, services, and innovations for the mining sector at the world’s largest mining exhibition, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, this September, in Las Vegas. Visitors will experience over 2,777 m2 (over 29,000 ft2) of Liebherr exhibits at booth #7832. Daily masterclasses and live demonstrations will take place at the[…]

In June 2024, Chile’s copper mining giant Codelco released its Annual Report for 2023 including its Sustainability Report, in which it laid out its most recent analysis and targets relating to climate change and reducing emissions. Its medium-term sustainability strategy is driven by six commitments by 2030 – including reduction of emissions by 70%. How[…]

Epiroc’s new Robbins 74 S is the latest machine in its 70 series, which are the most popular models in the OEM’s raiseboring lineup. The Robbins 74 S is a mid-sized raiseboring machine, drilling holes up to 4.5 m in diameter and is reliable in a variety of applications. The machine has enhanced functionality, allowing[…]

Hexagon, the global leader in sensor and software technologies, has partnered with Scania and Fidens to successfully debut Brazil’s first ever remotely operated 8×4 mining truck. The collaboration brings together industry knowledge across integrated technology, heavy equipment and situational expertise that Hexagon says will result in significant operational gains for mines in Brazil and worldwide.[…]

During the EXPONOR 2024 event in Antofagasta, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore met with Enaex Key Account Manager Sebastian Catron to discuss its latest innovations and offerings to the mining sector. Catron began: “After we win the bidding process to supply explosives and blasting services to a mining customer, whether that is a renewal of[…]

The Caterpillar MINExpo 2024 experience it says will immerse visitors into the mine site of the future; featuring industry leading technologies, groundbreaking advancements in the energy transition and first-of-a-kind customised solutions designed to increase customers’ efficiency, safety and profitability. The planned 2024 exhibit “reinforces Caterpillar’s position as the global industry leader in mining technology with[…]

In Australia’s Pilbara iron ore mining area, Epiroc and Fortescue have been working together to develop the SmartROC D65 Autonomous drill rig that Epiroc says is pushing the boundaries of autonomous mining. The rig was first deployed at Iron Bridge in the East Pilbara, the joint venture mining project between Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Magnetite[…]