How digital innovation can improve mining productivity
We believe that the mining industry is at an inflection point, in which digital technologies have the potential to unlock new ways of managing variability and enhancing productivity. The large-scale adoption of four different clusters of technologies is accelerating 2 : Data, computational power, and connectivity.
Technology of mining in the future
A central element of mining's future is technology, be it those ideas which keep miners safe, keep mining equipment moving in the most optimised manner, new ideas that will keep commodities moving from pit to port, or that reduce or even eliminate the ecological impact of the industry.
Dewatering management is critical for new mines
This dewatering method eliminates or limits water in some mine galleries, and drainage from galleries is cost-effective. For open pit mines. One open-pit dewatering method is to use pumps to extract water from the lowest levels of the mine. However, it is usually not enough to perform only this step. The groundwater table around the mine area ...
SafeAI: autonomous vehicles and future mines
The mining industry has seen a surge in demand for autonomous vehicles in recent years. As technology continues to advance, companies are increasingly turning to autonomous solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and safety. It's easy to understand why automation is an attractive prospect; autonomous mining equipment can operate …
Understanding technology in mining and its effect on the …
Mining companies, furthermore, are more likely to rely on equipment providers to develop new technology rather than develop these themselves (Hood 2004); mining companies are adaptors rather than innovators (Bartos 2007) and rely on equipment providers for new technology. By itself, this may not be problematic.
The latest mining equipment news | Global Mining Review
Supporting mining construction with AI. Tuesday, 09 April 2024 14:00. ALICE Technologies outlines how AI can support the creation and maintenance of a mine, using an example of how a lithium mine reduced its schedule by 15% and cut labour costs by 8%, and promote mining diversification.
The deep freeze: mining in the extreme
At Australia's deepest mine in the Mount Isa mining complex, shafts can reach 1,800m underground. The amount of infrastructure and high-tech equipment required to keep mining operations going in such conditions is staggering; the 5m by 5m tunnels are large enough to drive through and there's over 1,000km in the network.
announces development of new Modular Mining …
August 18, 2021 — Advancing toward its smart mining vision for customers where mining environments are connected, interoperable ecosystems that bring together the …
How lithium-ion batteries are embraced by the mining …
This new technology helps to prevent disruptions to the battery and greatly increases its potential for use in various applications. This means more industries – including mining – can embrace electrification, and modern battery-powered equipment can now withstand the inevitable harsh climates of underground mines.
How technology is transforming the mining industry
Technology is radically transforming mining, with an eye toward productivity, safety and sustainability. The best way that can happen efficiently is through venture enabled innovation, where agile ...
Common Types of Mining Equipment Used in the Mining …
1. Large Mining Trucks. To move materials around a mine site, workers need heavy-duty trucks. Also known as off-highway trucks, large mining trucks include both powerful mechanical models and environmentally friendly electric drive models.. Unlike conventional trucks, these mining vehicles have extra-large tires to support the heavy …
Lasers illuminate the way forward in mining safety and …
By Greg Noone 04 Mar 2021. In the near future, the light from lasers could be used for mapping the many passageways and shafts that constitute the modern mine and, …
Ten technologies with the power to transform mining
Ten technologies with the power to transform mining. The Internet of Things, robotics and plasma are transforming mining into a safer and more productive industry. Mining …
Lasers illuminate the way forward in mining safety …
Technology and Equipment Mining. By Greg Noone 04 Mar 2021 . In the near future, the light from lasers could be used for mapping the many passageways and shafts that constitute the modern mine and, …
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The MINER Act grants the Office of Mine Safety and Health Research the authority to (1) award competitive contracts and grants to institutions and private entities to encourage the development and manufacture of mine safety equipment and (2) award contracts to education institutions or private laboratories for the performance of product …
Mining Magazine | Mining news and in-depth features
The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets ... An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production ... Coal mines will have 12 months to adapt to the new rules, while …
Mine fleet management in the age of automation
Reshaping labour in the age of automation. Digital skills are fast becoming a priority for the industry and profession as the more traditional manual skills involved in mining make way for a new range of technical ones. "The skills associated with this technological leap… will certainly continue to be emphasised in the future," says Salmi.
On the hunt: the new technologies changing mineral exploration
On the hunt: the new technologies changing mineral exploration. From chemical research to the development of machine learning solutions, actors across the mining sector are investing in new exploration technologies more than ever. We profile some of the most exciting from across the industry. JP Casey January 11, 2021.
The Latest Innovations in Underground Mining Equipment
Companies like and have launched some of the most technologically-advanced machinery in recent years and the pace isn't slowing …
Digitising drill and blast operations
Newcrest test drill and blast technology in New South Wales. Australia-based Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley underground mine in New South Wales was the site of a 30-day trial for new drill and blast systems from MacLean Engineering and Orica in June 2020.. The trial provided the opportunity to test new technology from MacLean's …
New mining frontiers: from the ocean floor to space
Asterank, which measures the potential value of over 6,000 asteroids that Nasa currently tracks, has determined that mining just the top ten most cost-effective asteroids—those both closest to Earth and greatest in value—would produce a profit of around $1.5 trillion. There is also great potential for further expansion.
Sizing up Syama: the world's first fully automated mine
The Syama mine in Mali was originally developed by BHP as an open cast gold mine in the 1980s, but since being taken over by Resolute Mining in 2015, it has undergone some extraordinary changes as it prepares to become the first purpose-built automated mine in the world. "Most automation journeys start with existing underground operations and ...
Mining Equipment news | The HeavyQuip Magazine
Growth in Copper, Zinc and Lead Demand: TOMRA's XRT Sorter Helps Sorting Process. Newsroom of HeavyQuip Magazine - October 11, 2023. The accelerating increase in global demand for copper, zinc and lead poses... Australia Heavy Equipment ournal ì provides latest mining equipment news, a monthly mining newsletter and updates.
Inside Queensland's new coal mines
Futura Resources is the firm behind Queenland's new mines. Futura estimates that coking coal accounts for $40bn (A$58bn) of the state's mining revenue, around 48.3% of total income, with exports forecast to increase from 171 million tonnes in 2020-21 to 186 million tonnes by 2022-23. It says coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is ...
Trends in Modern Mining Technology
The latest technology trends in mining indicate a compelling industry shift towards sustainability. Digital technology works harder than ever to deliver a truly modern, safe, and productive mine that addresses the increased demand for mined materials, while at the same time exceeding …
Launching New Technology and Equipment at …
Industry News; Mining; Launching New Technology and Equipment at MINExpo 2021. Among the products exhibited will be the new R1700 …
China Automating Mines to Improve Safety as Coal Output …
The miner declined to comment on cost savings, but use of 5G-enabled automated mining systems from China Mobile and ZTE in the nearby Dahaize coal mine reduced coal costs by 12 yuan per tonne ($1. ...
Innovation in the Mining Industry: Technological Trends and …
Innovation plays a critical role in the mining industry as a tool to improve the efficiency of its processes, to reduce costs, but also to meet the increasing social and environmental concerns among communities and authorities. Technological progress has also been crucial to allow the exploitation of new deposits in more complex scenarios: …
How do we get coal? New technologies to …
New technologies to extract a crucial resource. Coal is one of the cheapest and most reliable sources of energy, and as demand soars new technology will be crucial. With global demand for coal widely …
Launching New Technology and …
Themed "Together, we're mining better," 's MINExpo 2021 experience celebrates the company's partnership with mines and the ways it assists customers to mine more efficiently, …