Archives: Communications in mining

Caterpillar Inc and ThoroughTec Simulation have renewed their global cooperation agreement, “reinforcing their commitment to advancing the field of equipment operator training through cutting-edge simulation technology.” The agreement solidifies the partnership between the companies. Caterpillar Mining’s recommendation of ThoroughTec Simulation as its approved supplier of equipment simulator products ThoroughTec said “empowers Caterpillar customers with state-of-the-art[…]

Today, RCT’s agnostic automation can be found at many of Barminco’s operations throughout the Goldfields region, and now there is one more to add with the completion of its most recent project at IGO’s Nova mine. Despite the site’s existing automation infrastructure, when it came time for upgrading, RCT Automation was selected as the preferred[…]

With a Vancouver-based headquarters and operational mines in the Philippines, the US and New Zealand, access to – and sharing of – data for decision making is critical for the optimisation of OceanaGold’s various operations and processes. It is also proving equally important for the company’s pursuit of recruitment and upskilling. OceanaGold’s vision is to[…]

Strata Worldwide, the provider of advanced safety and underground networking technologies, has signed an equity partnership agreement and global distribution agreement with Australia-based Vernetzen. Through these agreements, Strata says it will provide its global customer base with an expanded range of networking solutions and innovative cybersecurity tools that are specifically designed for underground mining and tunnelling.[…]

It is well known that the remote operation of large mining shovels is something that the major miners want – it is a natural progression as part of taking operators out of hazardous in-pit working locations and conditions, plus in mines that already have autonomous trucks as well as autonomous drills, the shovel and excavator[…]

Dingo Software is helping Eldorado Gold’s Lamaque mine in Quebec, Canada, optimise maintenance and reliability practices through leveraging the company’s predictive and condition-based maintenance solutions. The Lamaque mine faced the dual challenge of controlling capital costs and lowering all-in sustaining costs while also navigating the complexities of the global supply chain. With a current life[…]

Epiroc Canada and Vale Base Metals Limited subsidiary Vale Canada Limited have announced a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to develop, test and utilise groundbreaking mining techniques and equipment to strengthen safety processes and drive innovative mining solutions while enhancing productivity. Under the agreement, the two organisations will collaborate to apply and adapt Epiroc’s solutions in[…]

Late last year, leading autonomous drilling technology provider FLANDERS embarked on a project to begin automation of the blasthole drilling fleet at Debswana’s Orapa diamond mining operation in Botswana, situated 240 km west of Francistown. The conversion of the first drill to autonomous operation, an Epiroc Pit Viper PV-271, has now been completed, which will[…]

Some 16 months after launch, Sandvik’s AutoMine® Concept Underground Drill, also known as ‘Amelia’, is having the impact Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions was hoping for, influencing most forward-looking conversations it is having with new and existing underground drilling clients. The AutoMine Concept Underground Drill, launched at the company’s Test Mine in Tampere, Finland, in[…]

Jani Vilenius has his plate full at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. As Director of Research and Technology Development, he is brought into most conversations the business area has about future mining products. In fact, he even works across the Sandvik Rock Processing business area on occasion, as well as overseeing the design centre in[…]