Archives: Mining software

Following an on-site assessment by the National Intelligent Coal Mine Expert Panel, TBEA’s South open pit coal mine, operated by its subsidiary Tianchi Energy, has been designated one of China’s first batch of ‘National Intelligent Coal Mines.’ The South open-pit mine is a large coal operation in the northwest of China with a production capacity[…]

In February 2020, Epiroc signed a contract with Roy Hill to deliver a fully automated truck solution at the world class Pilbara iron ore mine. ASI Mining was then subcontracted for the delivery in terms of the technology and subsystems. This was to be done as a phased introduction with an initial phase, followed by[…]

There was a lot to digest in Epiroc’s 2022 Annual & Sustainability Report, published today, both in the initial CEO comments from President and CEO Helena Hedblom and then in the full breakdown on areas relating to value-creating strategy and sustainability. As usual the most interesting aspect is how it views its own progress, and[…]

TALPA Solutions is a software platform provider that aims to democratise the data dynamic in mining, building platforms that, it says, integrate data, decisions and operations effectively, making it easier for mining companies to bring together multiple datasets into one interface with actionable insights. The ability to do this can set solution providers apart in[…]

Aspen Technology has announced a new emissions management solution that, it says, gives asset-intensive organisations the ability to pinpoint and act on key operational areas with the biggest impact on their emissions reduction efforts. The new solution features AspenTech Operational Insights™, a decision support capability that unites, correlates, analyses and visualises data from across an[…]

Hexagon’s Mining division has announced the grand reopening of its Lima office, following several months of renovations to modernise the facility. The office at Centro Empresarial Polo Hunt, Av. La Encalada 1388, Oficinas 501 – 502. Santiago de Surco, Lima, Perú, was reopened on March 3, 2023. The facility has been completely modernised to provide[…]

IMDEX will reveal the latest advances in its survey and measuring tools and its aiSIRIS interpretive mineralogy software at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference next week. IMDEX claims to have the most accurate north-seeking gyro on the market – REFLEX SPRINT-IQ (pictured) – but Chief of Product Management and Marketing, Michelle Carey,[…]

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has been one of the key facilitators of mining’s electrification and automation transition underground, establishing a core offering of battery-electric equipment that leverages Artisan™ battery packs and electric drivelines, plus a wide offering of cable tethered machines, for the former; and the continued rollout of the renowned AutoMine® automation platform[…]

A new, leading motors and large drives company has been formed – Innomotics. Under this name, Siemens is combining its business activities in the areas of low- to high-voltage motors, geared motors, medium-voltage converters and motor spindles.  The portfolio includes an innovative solutions and digitalisation portfolio and a broad range of service offerings. The related[…]

On February 28, 2023, at the MWC Barcelona 2023 event, Botswana’s Debswana and Huawei jointly announced what they hailed as the world’s first 5G-oriented smart diamond mine project. Guests included the Hon. Thulagano M. Segokgo, Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Technology of Botswana, Debswana’s Head of Information Management Molemisi Nelson Sechaba and Xu Jun, Chief[…]