Archives: Mining software

Epiroc has partnered with Fortescue in Western Australia to test and evaluate the autonomous SmartROC D65 MKII. The surface drill rig it says has shown outstanding results during the testing phase, including increased productive utilisation – in autonomous mode, the drill rig has zero idling time during transitions between tramming, positioning and drilling – which[…]

A new collaboration between BHP and Microsoft has used artificial intelligence and machine learning with the aim of improving copper recovery at the world’s largest copper mine. The use of new digital technology to optimise concentrator performance at BHP’s Escondida operation in Chile is expected to improve copper recovery. BHP Chief Technical Officer Laura Tyler said[…]

Epiroc has launched Deep Automation, which it describes as “the next step in automation solutions for underground material handling.” Deep Automation is Epiroc’s cutting-edge set of automation systems and applications, used to orchestrate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations. Developed with interoperability in mind, it says customers can take control of safety zones, production[…]

Micromine, next-generation technology for mining, says it is proud to reaffirm its dedication to innovation and industry leadership with the launch of Micromine 2023.5. The mid-year release, comprising new features and enhancements to Micromine’s entire suite of products, “underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to providing mining professionals with cutting-edge solutions that drive productivity and efficiency.”[…]

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, will debut its new Sparrow BreadCrumb® during Central Asia’s Astana Mining & Metallurgy (AMM) Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 1-2. The Sparrow is Rajant’s latest portable wireless radio within its portfolio of industrial Kinetic Mesh nodes. This IP67 radio, intended for use in heavy-duty machinery[…]

Mining automation enables key processes on mine sites such as controlling a machine remotely, automating multiple types of equipment across a fleet or implementing a completely autonomous fleet of haul trucks that can operate around the clock. To share its latest automation advancements, Komatsu recently hosted customers and distributors for an Automation Global User Forum[…]

The intelligent mine solution powered by 5G and the industrial internet that was jointly developed by Huawei and Shaanxi Coal Industry Co Ltd hit its one-year milestone on April 26, 2023, marking a full year of continuous operations and significantly improving production efficiency and operational safety at the two mines of Shaanxi Coal Company. This[…]

Mining companies strive for maximum productivity and efficiency in their operations, and TALPA, the software firm based in Essen, Germany, has developed a cloud-based data analytics platform that it says is set to transform the way mining fleets perform. By leveraging high-resolution machine data and various AI-based applications, TALPA targets the workflows of all stakeholders[…]

A new partnership has been formed which will see cutting-edge IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology being applied to the conceptualisation, design, construction and operational management of mining projects and mining operations. The partnership brings together the mining expertise of UMS, a leading provider of engineering and contracting services to the[…]

Datamine has announced the acquisition of AssayNet, a full-service provider of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) for mine site and environmental laboratories. Assaynet Inc, Datamine says, offers total data management for mine site lab operations and has developed a world-class, robust and highly scalable solution. Based in Canada, the company was founded in 2000, operates[…]