Archives: Communications in mining

Commit Works has unveiled CiteOps 25.0, a pivotal advancement in cloud-driven operations planning & execution software tailored for the mining industry, the company says. CiteOps 25.0 redefines both front-end and back-end application services, according to the company, ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and collaboration. Shaun MacRae – Head of Product, says: “CiteOps[…]

Together with the robotics and AI team at Luleå University of Technology and the technology company Algoryx, Epiroc is initiating the ReNAM project to push the development of autonomous mining even further. The project will utilise simulations and apply state-of-the-art research on Epiroc’s underground mining machines “to enable the next level of autonomy and safety.”[…]

A quiet revolution is underway in the mining sector as innovations and knowledge gleaned from space exploration help improve productivity, reduce emissions and create better outcomes for workers and communities, AROSE* Program Director, Michelle Keegan, explains. The extreme demands of Space exploration and the drive for efficiency in the mining industry is creating new forms[…]

Uninterrupted connectivity is critical for maintaining safety and productivity at Copper Mountain’s mine site in southern British Columbia, Canada, with a Rajant-Redline network solution recently passing the test during a scheduled power outage. Without a high degree of uptime, vehicles on the mine lose their connection to the control room and critical data – like[…]

Accenture has acquired ATI Solutions Group (ATI), a Perth-based consulting service provider to the mining, energy and rail industries. ATI will enhance Accenture’s capabilities in West Australia, where specialised digital and industrial talent is in high demand. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ATI Accenture said offers clients “a broad skill set and has[…]

MMG Rosebery says it has become the first mine in Australia to introduce fatigue detection technology in its underground operations, installing the HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System across the site in Tasmania. The system, from Hexagon’s Mining division, has for the first time been installed in underground vehicles to detect fatigue and distraction in real[…]

“The wider mining industry might have been talking about the concept of ‘big data’ for less than 10-12 years, but it’s been on our agenda since 1988,” Chris Wilkinson, ProdMate Chief Executive Office, tells IM. “We were the first to apply flash memory in a non-military application, at the time buying 156 kb flash drives[…]

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, and STRACONTech, a Kinetic Mesh Partner in Lima, Peru, say they have increased bandwidth and improved networking coverage at the Constancia mine in Peru, a project owned by Hudbay Minerals. After reviewing options, the mine selected to invest in Rajant’s solution for mobility, which allows an[…]

Away from very large open pit mines Komatsu offers digital solutions for smaller mines and quarries. Operator Guidance Monitor (OGM) it says is a revolutionary tool designed to optimise fleets of rigid dump trucks, and to reduce unit production costs. Its easy-to-use, clear program allows users to set Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and adjust[…]

In a milestone that will help to revolutionise mining training and safety practices in Southern Africa, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has provided its state-of-the-art digital trainers to leading mining contractor Redpath Mining South Africa. “Our digital trainers offer a range of advantages that are set to transform the way mining personnel acquire skills and[…]