Hexagon’s Mining division has announced a partnership with Rio Tinto to deploy over 200 Hexagon Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) at the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold open pit mine in Mongolia, including on the 30-strong 290 t class Komatsu 930E-4SE haul trucks fleet as well as the loading tools which include two Caterpillar 7495HR rope shovels as[…]
SITECH WA, a provider of innovative technology solutions for mining operations in Western Australia, has announced a strategic partnership with Ausdrill, one of the largest drilling services providers in Australia. This collaboration the partners say “is set to lead in a new era of safety, precision, and efficiency for mining professionals” as SITECH WA introduces[…]
Maptek has introduced GeoSpatial Manager, described as a groundbreaking solution that brings simplicity and efficiency to workflows, “revolutionising the way mining and civil engineering projects handle data from laser scans and drones.” GeoSpatial Manager Maptek adds “effortlessly connects users with real-time updates for surveyed surfaces.” Its smart visualisation tools and user-friendly interface “redefine how you interact[…]
RockMass Technologies, an industry-leading geotechnical and geological data solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Operational Geotechs Pty Ltd, an Australian leader in operational geotechnical services. This partnership it says “marks an exciting collaboration between two industry leaders with a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in the Australian mining sector.” RockMass’ hardware and[…]
Caterpillar Inc. supports site safety with technology to see, mitigate and manage fatigue and distraction on site. The Cat® MineStar™ Driver Safety System (DSS) comes under the global OEM’s MineStar Detect suite of solutions and uses a high-tech camera to monitor eye-closure duration and head pose, then instantly alerts operators via seat vibration and an[…]
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[…]
Metso’s intelligent crushing and screening offering is expanding with a new software application called Metso Remote IC. The new Metso Remote IC is used for remote control and monitoring of the crushing and screening process, and it connects wirelessly all the Lokotrack® crushers and screens at the site. With the Metso Remote IC app, the[…]
Ma’aden is among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. It pioneered the mining industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building a world-class, unique and fully integrated mining value chain. It also recognises the importance of technology and innovation in terms of[…]
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.[…]