Archives: Mining software

CRH Ventures, a subsidiary of global building materials leader CRH PLC, has announced the commencement of a pilot program with SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous solutions for heavy equipment. The pilot program aims to evaluate the feasibility and capabilities of SafeAI’s innovative technology for autonomous operations in quarrying. SafeAI’s retrofit solution utilises state of[…]

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced the establishment of a regional hub in Kazakhstan, expanding its presence in Central Asia. Staffed by a dedicated local team, the strategic move demonstrates Seequent’s commitment to providing cutting-edge subsurface software solutions to the rapidly growing local market and wider Central Asia region, it says. Seequent shared the[…]

Mineral Resources (MinRes) recently handed over the first custom off-road triple road train for conversion to autonomous operation by its project partners Hexagon AB. The handover, which was achieved one month ahead of schedule, is another significant milestone in the development of a fleet of fully autonomous road trains. The world-first technology has been designed and[…]

Epiroc has launched the revolutionary Common Automation Panel (CAP) for the SmartROC DTH surface drill rig along with its autonomous Pit Viper range. CAP enables a transformation in remote control centres, with improved ergonomics and a platform approach to run mixed fleet operations from a single station. Epiroc says the Common Automation Panel is designed[…]

TraxIQ has been launched, a new Anglo American Venture that has set out with the specific aim of disrupting the status quo in haulage in quarrying and mining. It is being led by Luke Smith, who is Principal, Technology Development at Anglo American, working with other key team members including Anglo American Venture Builder Aljoscha[…]

Komatsu Ltd, through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has acquired iVolve Holdings Pty Ltd based in Queensland, Australia, which is led by CEO Kim Parascos. iVolve is well known supplier of fleet management systems (FMS) for construction and mining equipment. It particular it provides FMS for small to mid-tier miners, contractors, and quarries. iVolve offers[…]

The JOEST group, based in Duelmen, Germany, a worldwide leading supplier of vibrating screens for mining as well as other solutions for bulk material handling with over 1,000 employees, is taking over Mogensen GmbH & Co. KG in Wedel, as well as Fredrik Mogensen AB based in Hjo, Sweden, and Allgaier Mogensen S.L.U. in Madrid.[…]

EACON Mining Technology, an emerging major player in autonomous haulage systems (AHS), recently successfully closed its C round of equity funding, securing an impressive sum of approximately $55.22 million. Spearheaded by Richen Capital, with significant contributions from Shenyin & Wanguo Capital Management and existing investors like ESTAR Capital, this investment brings EACON’s total financing for[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine® for Underground Drills, a cutting-edge tele-remote solution that, it says, enables operators to remotely and simultaneously control and supervise multiple automated Sandvik underground drills, increasing efficiency, safety and overall productivity in mining operations. With AutoMine for Underground Drills, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has become the first[…]

Aspen Technology has introduced new performance and sustainability capabilities available in aspenONE®, the company’s portfolio of asset optimisation solutions, spanning design, operations and maintenance. Designed to accelerate customer digitalisation strategies and help customers achieve advanced levels of operational excellence, the new capabilities progress net-zero initiatives, empower engineers with enhanced artificial intelligence, improve asset health and[…]