Archives: Mine surveying

China’s XCMG says it is leading the next revolution of mining machinery development with cutting-edge equipment products and advanced workplace technology. On July 23, CUMT Nanhu, China’s first mining satellite, which was jointly designed and developed by XCMG, the China University of Mining and Technology, and Skysight, was successfully launched at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch[…]

At BHP’s Newman Operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, iron ore extraction and loading are being reimagined through innovative technology. The global mining giant’s teams are trialling the use of drones equipped with infrared cameras, to monitor the health and performance of mining equipment. Mark Dolence, a Reliability Specialist at Newman Operations said infrared technology helps[…]

Orexplore Technologies Ltd, the mineral scanning technology company focusing on the global mining and metals sector, has signed a binding agreement with BHP for a field deployment at the Carrapateena mine in South Australia. Under this agreement, valued at approximately A$1.55 million, Orexplore will deliver site-based drill-core and sample digitisation services for BHP. This work will[…]

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by First Mining Gold (FMG) to lead the environmental baseline program for FMG’s proposed Duparquet Gold Project in the heart of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue greenstone belt in Duparquet, Quebec. The firm says it has assembled a highly qualified team that is experienced in environmental[…]

Torsa has undertaken a successful project to develop a state-of-the-art safety system for the stockpiles at Antapaccay copper mine in Peru, owned by Glencore. The main objective of this solution was to implement an operator alert system for stockpiles, aiming to prevent incidents related to the operator’s position on the  feeders. The system was entirely customised[…]

Carlson Software has released the Carlson C-ALS HD auto-scanning laser system, the successor to the Carlson C-ALS Gyro. This system sets new industry standards by offering enhanced visual inspection capabilities along with its accurate 3D underground mapping functionality, according to the company. Equipped with an advanced high-definition camera and 874-lumen spot light on the C-ALS[…]

Dassault Systèmes is showcasing the latest portfolio advancements of its mining software brand GEOVIA during the 26th World Mining Congress, taking place from June 26-29 in Brisbane, Australia. GEOVIA says its solutions provide end-to-end virtual twin experiences focusing on the intersection of natural resources, infrastructure and urban planning. The GEOVIA solutions portfolio is undergoing a[…]

Orica, one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers says it continues to reinforce its commitment to innovation and value delivery with its growing Digital Solutions business. Established in 2019 “to seamlessly connect customers’ physical and digital worlds for improved decision-making and enhanced predictability of outcomes,” Orica Digital Solutions includes solutions categories spanning[…]

Mining companies strive for maximum productivity and efficiency in their operations, and TALPA, the software firm based in Essen, Germany, has developed a cloud-based data analytics platform that it says is set to transform the way mining fleets perform. By leveraging high-resolution machine data and various AI-based applications, TALPA targets the workflows of all stakeholders[…]

A new partnership has been formed which will see cutting-edge IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology being applied to the conceptualisation, design, construction and operational management of mining projects and mining operations. The partnership brings together the mining expertise of UMS, a leading provider of engineering and contracting services to the[…]