Archives: Mining safety

Suncor has announced that its Base Plant site rolled out 15 Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) trucks in May with 20 more trucks deployed in June, completing the first phase of the implementation at Millennium oil sands mine in northern Alberta. AHS trucks have been tested and used at Suncor’s Base Plant North Steepbank Extension mine[…]

Liebherr says it will be sharing its latest news, products, services, and innovations for the mining sector at the world’s largest mining exhibition, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, this September, in Las Vegas. Visitors will experience over 2,777 m2 (over 29,000 ft2) of Liebherr exhibits at booth #7832. Daily masterclasses and live demonstrations will take place at the[…]

Hexagon, the global leader in sensor and software technologies, has partnered with Scania and Fidens to successfully debut Brazil’s first ever remotely operated 8×4 mining truck. The collaboration brings together industry knowledge across integrated technology, heavy equipment and situational expertise that Hexagon says will result in significant operational gains for mines in Brazil and worldwide.[…]

During the EXPONOR 2024 event in Antofagasta, IM Editorial Director Paul Moore met with Enaex Key Account Manager Sebastian Catron to discuss its latest innovations and offerings to the mining sector. Catron began: “After we win the bidding process to supply explosives and blasting services to a mining customer, whether that is a renewal of[…]

A hard-won culture of safety has earned Murray & Roberts Cementation the accolade of seven million fatality free shifts from the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa (AMMSA). The award was made to Kethu Mokgatlha, Project Executive at Murray & Roberts Cementation (left), by AMMSA President, Mosala Letebele (right), at a ceremony in Johannesburg[…]

The Caterpillar MINExpo 2024 experience it says will immerse visitors into the mine site of the future; featuring industry leading technologies, groundbreaking advancements in the energy transition and first-of-a-kind customised solutions designed to increase customers’ efficiency, safety and profitability. The planned 2024 exhibit “reinforces Caterpillar’s position as the global industry leader in mining technology with[…]

In Australia’s Pilbara iron ore mining area, Epiroc and Fortescue have been working together to develop the SmartROC D65 Autonomous drill rig that Epiroc says is pushing the boundaries of autonomous mining. The rig was first deployed at Iron Bridge in the East Pilbara, the joint venture mining project between Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Magnetite[…]

Nerospec OSCON says that it has achieved group-wide standardisation with Harmony Gold. Its solutions will now be implemented across all Harmony Gold mines, enhancing safety and efficiency. It added: “This partnership is a significant step in our mission to create safer mining environments. By integrating NEROSPEC OSCON’s innovative technologies, Harmony Gold is setting a new[…]

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has revealed more plans for Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on July 18, with material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting across the world, including in mining. A multidimensional campaign has been running since the turn of the year, with LEEA members, manufacturers and suppliers leading those[…]

OndoSense is expanding its sensor portfolio with the addition of a compact radar sensor for collision avoidance, vehicle detection and object positioning. With its wide detection range, the OndoSense reach WA (Wide Angle) is particularly suited for detecting obstacles such as vehicles, people or objects. It detects static and moving objects, even at close range[…]