Archives: IoT

In the ever-evolving world of mining, where adaptability and continuous innovation are the bedrock of success, Torex Gold’s Minera Media Luna (MML) company in Mexico is undergoing a significant transformation from surface mining to underground operations. Recognising the importance of upskilling their workforce for this endeavor, Torex Gold has selected industry leaders NORCAT based in[…]

Leading underground contract miner Redpath Australia is embracing the benefits of digital training by putting advanced Sandvik simulators to use, both at its head office in Brisbane and on site. Wanting to explore the safety and productivity gains of virtual training methods, Redpath has been using simulators for Sandvik’s AutoMine® automation system, LH517i loader and[…]

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[…]

On June 23-24 2023, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore had the privilege of being present at the 30th anniversary celebrations of Poland-based underground drilling and bolting major, Mine Master, having also attended the company’s 20th anniversary back in 2013. The event saw a tour of its facilities in Wilkow, including a demonstration of the world[…]

Palantir Technologies and WesTrac, one of the world’s largest Caterpillar dealers and leading provider of heavy mobile equipment and aftermarket services to the Australian mining and construction sectors, have announced a multi-year enterprise expansion of their partnership, which first began in 2021, to deploy Foundry across core operations. The expanded partnership will initially focus on[…]

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[…]

SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, has announced what it says is a significant achievement for its SafeAI Autonomous Framework (SAF), which it also states is “the first operating system purpose-built for heavy industry.” SAF has been awarded the ASIL D certification, the highest safety integrity level in the industry. SAF[…]

The Weir Group has issued its half-year results to June 30, 2023, noting some significant achievements across its Minerals and ESCO divisions. Headline numbers for the six-month period included a 19% year-on-year jump in revenues to £1.3 billion ($1.67 billion) and a 26% rise in operating profit to £212 million. Weir Minerals continued to execute[…]

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[…]

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, has entered a strategic distribution agreement with Crossover Distribution. Crossover is, according to Rajant, a leading wireless solutions provider skilled in design and engineering expertise to support North America. It has provided solutions to both Vale and Nutrien in Canada. The agreement represents Rajant’s further global[…]