Archives: Communications in mining

LTE provides distinct benefits in meeting the network requirements for autonomous applications in open pit and underground mining with its predictability and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. 3D-P argues, however, that experience at multiple sites worldwide, however, has highlighted a number of challenges around the cost of ‘filling’ in shadows with more LTE infrastructure, limited[…]

The COVID-19 pandemic means less people in the mining area, working to achieve the same output; this makes digitalisation no longer a nice-to-have but a vital efficiency mechanism for survival, according to Niel McCoy, Business Line Manager for Automation and Digitalisation at Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology. McCoy says the challenge when it comes to[…]

A new partnership between Fortescue Metals Group and Curtin University’s WA School of Mines (WASM) will, FMG says, help shape the future of Australia’s mining workforce through a new forward-looking curriculum that meets the needs of the modern resources sector. Fortescue Operations Improvement Manager, Dr Rob Solomon (pictured), has been appointed to the newly created[…]

IM Editorial Director, Paul Moore, spoke to Wilder Pando, CEO of MS4M, the now global provider of real-time mine management and optimisation solutions with a unique offering breadth covering a complete ecosystem of fleet management, fatigue management, proximity detection, equipment health monitoring and reporting. Its growing client base includes major operations in Latin America as[…]

Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering (MCE) is putting the power back in mining engineers’ hands with its new Event Automation platform, according to Hans Wahlquist, VP Business Development & Strategic Product Management for Mobilaris MCE. Having previously provided advanced software that optimises underground operations through its Mobilaris Mining Intelligence product family, the company is now[…]

Paul Moore recently caught up with the senior management at Wenco: Andrew Pyne, CEO; Martin Politick, Director Technical Research; and Eric Winsborrow, EVP Corporate Strategy. They gave a unique in-depth insight into how an open autonomy vision that started as recently as three years ago is becoming a reality and how it will enable AHS[…]

GV Gold, also known as Vysochaishy, one of the fastest growing Russian gold mining companies, has rolled out the Zyfra OpenMine fleet management system (FMS) at its Ugakhan Mine in Russia’s Irkutsk Region in Siberia. The implementation of the project has resulted in a year-on-year ore production volume increase of 11%. Zyfra OpenMine FMS developed by[…]

In order to improve the conditions of its workers, optimise the productivity of operations and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, Eldorado Gold has set up a private underground LTE network at the Lamaque gold mine in Quebec in collaboration with Meglab and Bell. The company states: “Increasing the speed of decision-making and our[…]

Modular Mining and MineWare, both technology-focused subsidiaries of leading mining OEM Komatsu, have announced plans to move their respective Australia-based offices to a new shared facility. “This is an exciting opportunity for two Komatsu technology companies to work together under one roof,” said Greg Sweeney, General Manger, Modular Mining Australasia. “The move to a central[…]

Signifying the ongoing evolution and rapid transformation of its growing mining product offerings, Komatsu has announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders and new line of blasthole drills to reflect the company’s united focus on growth in these areas. The company will retain its iconic P&H and Joy brands for[…]