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02 Aug 2018
Hexagon buys mining fatigue monitoring major Guardvant
Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital solutions, today announced the acquisition of Guardvant, a...
02 Aug 2018
SmartTrans to carry out RCMS trial at BHP Mine
SmartTrans Holdings has signed up BHP for a fully paid trial of its Resource Connect...
02 Aug 2018
Imperial Oil deploying 400 ton autonomous Cat 797F trucks at Kearl oil sands mine
As part of an ongoing pilot, Imperial Oil along with its development partners (ExxonMobil owns...
02 Aug 2018
Jolimont makes major investment in Commit Works
Commit Works, an Australian technology company that provides planning, scheduling and visual management software for...
01 Aug 2018
Abengoa electromechanical works help treat refining gases at Codelco Chuquicamata
Abengoa, a Spain-headquartered international company that describes itself as applying "innovative technology solutions for sustainability...
31 Jul 2018
Groundprobe named Australia and NZ’s most innovative company for 2018
GroundProbe has been recognised as the most innovative company in Australia and New Zealand, taking...
27 Jul 2018
Queensland METS companies receive government funding
The Australian Government has poured more cash into mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies,...
26 Jul 2018
Thyssen Mining mobilising at Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge for third shaft sinking
Barrick is constructing a third shaft at Turquoise Ridge (owned 75%, Newmont holds 25%), which...
26 Jul 2018
Teck autonomous Cat trucks deep pit pilot & shovel ore sorting at Highland Valley Copper
In its Q2 2018 results just announced Teck states that at Highland Valley Copper in...
26 Jul 2018
Australia coal mine automation could increase post-2025, says WoodMac
While autonomy has started to catch on in Western Australia’s iron ore sector, coal miners...
26 Jul 2018
Fortescue’s CEO for a Day at the forefront of innovation
Fortescue Metals Group’s latest CEO for a Day, Kellie Gesah, joined Fortescue Chief Executive Officer,...
25 Jul 2018
Coal mine simulation to form part of new Mackay Resources Centre of Excellence
A simulated underground coal mine for training and research will be a key feature of...