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Better coal mine safety with Perth-based solution

SMART technology developed by Perth-based company Remote Control Technologies has been picked up by a Canadian metallurgical coal operation to allow its equipment to operate remotely in areas deemed unsafe for humans.

 A Cat D11T remote dozer operating in Teck Resources Elk Valley coal mine in Canada.

A Cat D11T remote dozer operating in Teck Resources Elk Valley coal mine in Canada.

RCT's ControlMaster Teleremote solutions were installed on a Caterpillar D11T dozer and a Caterpillar 390D hydraulic excavator, operating at the open pit coal truck and shovel operation at Teck's Coal...

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