Archives: Automation

Komatsu Ltd is showcasing its latest underground hard rock mining equipment at MINExpo 2024 this week in Las Vegas. In particular, Komatsu is strengthening its underground hard rock mining equipment business through an enhanced lineup, the development of new mining methods, and strategic acquisitions, and will showcase its latest initiatives. First off, Komatsu says it[…]

In the leadup to this week’s MINExpo 2024, Caterpillar has been making headlines across the mining technology space with a string of announcements related to mine site electrification. IM got a chance to sit down with Caterpillar Resource Industries Group President, Denise Johnson, to talk through these and more. The following Q&A picks up from[…]

Komatsu has introduced its new HD465-10 and HD605-10 mechanical haul trucks to the North America market, offering an upgrade from the previous -8 models. The new haul trucks are designed to help increase productivity and improve fuel efficiency in quarry, mining and aggregate applications. The HD465-10 is a 60-ton rigid frame machine with a high[…]

At this week’s MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, ABB is to showcase a new technology demonstrator developed to enable safe and efficient, high-power charging in the journey towards the all-electric mine of the future. The eMine™ Robot Automated Connection Device (ACD) is designed to work in tandem with the ABB eMine FastCharge solution, allowing further[…]

Nearly 20 years ago, Caterpillar says it changed the dynamics of managing haul roads with the introduction of the Cat Water Delivery System (WDS). Designed to work with an existing Cat truck platform, the system controls dust and addresses underwatering and overwatering issues. In 2015, Caterpillar engineers enhanced the Cat WDS by developing an automated[…]

At this year’s MINExpo in Las Vegas, Scania is demonstrating how its ‘Think big, act small’ approach is supporting mining companies in their quest to become more agile, lean and sustainable. The Swedish-based manufacturer is offering it says not only the most efficient combustion engines in the industry but has also introduced electric and autonomous[…]

alwaysAI, a developer of Vision AI technology and Becker Mining Systems, a renowned leader in mining solutions and technologies, have announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration “aims to transform the mining industry’s value chain, significantly enhancing productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.” Together they will develop advanced computer vision (CV) applications that will address challenges such[…]

Caterpillar Inc has announced a new solution to support battery electric truck charging – the Cat® Automated Energy Transfer System (Cat AETS). The company successfully demonstrated this new technology for customers recently at its Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, Arizona. Cat AETS utilises robotics, robust vision systems and controls to fully automate the connection[…]

Boliden is used to setting the standard in mining, and its latest innovation leap focused on electrification at the Rävliden mine in northern Sweden is another example of it leading from the front. The Sweden-based company has a vision of being the most climate-friendly and respected metal provider in the world, and, from what IM[…]

Hexagon has announced the newest generation of its advanced Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS), now supporting 4D radar technology, enhanced insights, and interoperability with the Hexagon Personal Alert tagging system. The significant upgrade it says positions Hexagon CAS as the most advanced collision prevention system on the market. The upgraded CAS has already been installed[…]