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22 Nov 2017
Kentucky University research project to integrate autonomous shuttle cars
Underground coal mines are tight spaces characterised by limited mobility and visibility. These are factors...
20 Nov 2017
African mining needs to embrace Industry 4.0 says Hogan Lovells
In the second edition of its Mining Newsletter for 2017, Warren Beech, Global Head, Mining...
18 Nov 2017
Hitachi’s three layers of mine haulage automation
Following extensive trials and tests at the Meandu coal mine in Australia, Hitachi’s mining truck...
16 Nov 2017
SUEK unveils more automation implementation at Kirova
At SUEK's Kirova coal mine, a comprehensive automation system is being put in place. The...
15 Nov 2017
ISO discusses its new standard for autonomy in mining
The benefits of autonomous vehicle technology apply both to public roads, but also to mine...
15 Nov 2017
RCT remote control solution for elevated mining work platforms
RCT's remote control solution is safeguarding mobile elevated work platform operators after a near fatality...
14 Nov 2017
Leading Chinese contractor JCHX wins Kamoa-Kakula decline project
The Kamoa-Kakula copper project decline development contract has been won by the leading Chinese mining...
14 Nov 2017
GFS adds Unit Rig 4400 truck to LNG retrofit offer
GFS Corp recently announced the development of a new LNG Mine Haul Truck Conversion System...
13 Nov 2017
Electra Mining Africa is over 80% sold with 10 months to go
Benefitting from 46 years of experience accumulated since the inaugural event, the organisers say "Electra...
13 Nov 2017
Anglo American and Commit Works win METS award
A collaborative project that is transforming underground mining operations has won the 2017 METS Ignited...
08 Nov 2017
Matrix and NLT team up for distribution of N-Connex network
Matrix Design Group, LLC (Matrix) has announced a distribution partnership agreement with Northern Light Technologies...
08 Nov 2017
Second RopeCon for the Booysendal expansion project
Booysendal Platinum, a subsidiary of Northam Platinum, a South African based platinum and chrome producer,...