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24 Nov 2017
African experience lines up BME for Canadian challenges
While there is much that differentiates Canada from the continent of Africa, there are a...
23 Nov 2017
Mine.D: Zero Harm hackathon winners at Johannesburg innovation hub announced
The Mine.D: Zero Harm hackathon, hosted by the Tshimologong Precinct and the Research Institute for...
23 Nov 2017
ShovelMetrics Oil Sands Edition well received with trial leading to major order
Since its release in September, ShovelMetrics™ Oil Sands Edition has been well received, says developer...
22 Nov 2017
Ok Tedi plans for long term with SAG mill upgrades by Siemens
In the island state of Papua New Guinea, Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) runs the...
22 Nov 2017
Turnkey TLT ACTOM ventilation system for Subika
TLT ACTOM will be supplying a turnkey ventilation solution to Newmont Mining Corporation’s Subika Mine...
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...