underground vehicle automation technology

A Caterpillar 2900 loader at the Osborne underground copper-gold mine in Queensland’s northwest
FLEETS

Chinova takes control

RCT fits more machines out with its automated technology.

30 August 2019

One of the Caterpillar R2900G loaders fitted with RCT's Controlmaster.
TECHNOLOGY

RCT completes Spanish automation

Gives MATSA the ability to have one operator managing several machines.

02 May 2019

The loaders at Syama will be operated by tele-remote.
TECHNOLOGY

Taking the automation challenge

There is no off the shelf automation available, at least not at the scale Syama needs.

04 April 2019

Sandvik believes its LH621i is a faster loader than its predecessor.
FLEETS

Faster digger

Second "intelligent" loader in the Sandvik fleet.

04 February 2019

The project has already achieved the maturation of the camera-based positioning system.
TECHNOLOGY

Australian research leading underground automation

Researchers preparing for a fourth major field trip.

13 September 2018

Caterpillar's Minegem is being used to remote control boggers at Jundee.
TECHNOLOGY

Confessions of an early adopter

Technology has helped boost Jundee production.

27 August 2018

Epiroc's Control Tower at Orebro, Sweden.
TECHNOLOGY

Epiroc puts digital underground smarts on show

Orebro, Sweden facility designed to act as an "innovation arena".

23 August 2018

 Loader operators in control room
TECHNOLOGY

Underground vehicle automation drives to the next level

Newmont to drive Cat technology further

26 July 2018

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Emesent Hovermap riding high on UAVs, robots and automobiles

The underground mapping specialist explores new ways to map the inaccessible

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Tackling tailings risk with dewatered solutions

SRK is working to consider dewatered tailings management technology as a risk reduction

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Enhanced Safety and Visibility with BlastWeb II Technology

Dyno Nobel’s digital advancements bring a new era of secure underground blasting

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Mining hub for services and repairs excellence opens in Karratha

The Karratha Service Centre specialises in delivering OEM-quality repairs and refurbishments

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