Archives: Mine surveying

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new reverse circulation (RC) sampling option for its Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig. The new RC drilling system it says offers a reliable and accurate method for orebody identification and grade control in opencast mining. Fully integrated into the Leopard™ DI650i platform, the RC drilling system[…]

The world’s first fully design-approved EX-rated robotic camera inspection device – Magneto-EX – was officially unveiled in Perth, Western Australia, yesterday. The brainchild of Western Australia-based robotics firm Nexxis, the spider-like device with its magnetic feet is the first developed system suitable for use in hazardous area inspections, according to Nexxis. Nexxis’ managing director, Jason[…]

GroundProbe has opened a dedicated Geotechnical Support Service (GSS) monitoring centre in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to, it says, better serve its growing customer base in the country. The centre will provide 24/7 real-time remote radar and laser monitoring services for mine slopes and tailings dams. The centre joins GroundProbe’s two existing high-tech monitoring centres in[…]

Exyn Technologies, a pioneer in autonomous aerial robot systems for complex and GPS-denied industrial environments, has announced a collaboration with EY, the multinational professional services network, to develop innovative solutions for mining operations. Together, Exyn and EY will combine their business and technical expertise with emerging technologies under one unified vision to accelerate the digital[…]

Advancing toward its smart mining vision for customers where mining environments are connected, interoperable ecosystems that bring together the customer’s chosen equipment and technologies to accelerate value delivery and empower innovation, Komatsu today announced further alignment of its mining business segments to best serve the needs of its global customer base. Komatsu’s new Mining Technology[…]

Global drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International says it has been re-appointed by Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd, a subsidiary Newmont in Ghana, for a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) project on its Ahafo mine. Delta Drone International will provide a drone-based LiDAR solution to create an accurate 3D model of the earth and its surface characteristics[…]

HARD-LINE plans to unveil a diverse line-up of new mining products geared towards automation and safety at MINExpo 2021 next month. The company’s Auto RockBreaker, TeleOp Assist and Brow Alert will be just some of the company’s booth highlights from September 13-15, in Las Vegas. HARD-LINE’s Auto Rockbreaker is going to “disrupt” the mining industry,[…]

Vimson Group and Newlab’s Prospect Mining Studio has announced the 12 companies selected to participate in this year’s cohort, the Studio’s second since its initial launch in 2019. As the mining industry increasingly trends towards embracing green solutions to mitigate its impact on climate and the environment, Prospect Mining Studio enables innovative teams to build,[…]

A leading player in remote monitoring solutions, Worldsensing has announced a move to further improve the sustainability of its supply chain through a partnership with Spain-based Naeko Logistics. This will see Worldsensing ship its technology to more than 270 engineering companies and partners in over 60 countries via a provider that, it says, shares the[…]

Chilean copper miner Codelco’s Integrated Strategic Operations Center (CIO-E), whose second phase will be inaugurated during September at the Codelco Headquarters in Santiago, is part of a massive digital transformation process being carried out by the company. The main function of the CIO-E will be to increase the value of the corporate business, through the[…]