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20 Jan 2021
First autonomous mining truck without optical perception using indurad technology is operational
indurad has successfully implemented its iTruck autonomous haulage system (AHS) on Bell Equipment articulated dump...
19 Jan 2021
Nornickel targets safety boost at Bystrinsky GOK with collision avoidance tech
Norilsk Nickel’s Bystrinsky GOK operation in the Trans-Baikal Territory of Russia has been testing a...
19 Jan 2021
Oyu Tolgoi operations go from strength to strength despite top level rumblings
Despite the current issues regarding the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine and mining project between the...
11 Jan 2021
Autonomous drilling transition sets IAMGOLD’s Essakane up for longer mine life
The roots of IAMGOLD’s automation ambitions at the Côté gold project in Ontario, Canada, can...
05 Jan 2021
Matrix adds functionality to IntelliZone® proximity detection & grows global sales
Newburgh, Indiana-headquartered Matrix Design Group, LLC still has the top-selling proximity detection system (PDS) technology...
30 Dec 2020
Austin Powder launches new connectors for its E*STAR electronic detonators
Austin Powder, a leader in the manufacture, distribution, and application of industrial explosives and engineered...
24 Dec 2020
Samarco iron ore pellet operations restart five years after Fundão tailings dam spill
BHP and Vale have confirmed their joint venture Samarco iron ore business has restarted operations...
22 Dec 2020
Next level hoist functional safety from ABB
Global technology company ABB has launched ABB AbilityTM Safety Plus for hoists, a suite of...
21 Dec 2020
Gold Fields installs CAS safety solution at Tarkwa gold mine
Gold Fields is upping the safety stakes at its Tarkwa gold mine in Ghana, employing...
19 Dec 2020
Boliden Garpenberg automating underground Epiroc Minetruck fleet
Epiroc says that Minetruck Automation is coming to Boliden's Garpenberg underground zinc mine in Sweden...
18 Dec 2020
Sibanye-Stillwater reports successful ongoing trials at Montana mines with Sandvik Artisan A4 battery electric LHD
Trials with all battery-electric underground equipment are ongoing with a number of major mining groups...
18 Dec 2020
Michelin completes 49 in tyre portfolio with XD MINEWORKS
Michelin North America has introduced a new 49 in (1,245 mm) tyre for 100 ton...