Category: Equipment & Technology

When declaring robots are the future of any industry, you will often be met with strong reservations and fears of redundancy, with suggestions of a fully automated future striking fear into any employee. But automation does not necessarily mean a decline in employment, rather a change in expertise for operators who can benefit from learning new skills and improved safety measures. This is especially true in mining. Improving safety, sustainability, and productivity are key factors robotic developers are striving for in the industry, and automation proves particularly useful when it… Read More Here

In recent years, mine safety and the shift to clean energy have been major focuses for the mining industry. As an industry that is generally quick to adopt new technology to improve efficiencies and workplace safety, the question of whether the industry can move quickly toward clean energy and electrification of mine sites remains unanswered. Last year, State of Play, the largest mining platform on strategy and innovation globally, released a report on electrification and the importance for mine sites making the shift toward clean energy.  In the report, it was found… Read More Here

According to Craig Watkins, MineStar Commercial Manager, “We are all working towards the autonomous mine of the future.” Why? Because for mining customers operating trucks in remote and rugged environments, autonomous and fleet monitoring solutions like MineStar keep operators safe and mining operations running better than ever. When an important mining customer requested autonomous technology to be applied to water trucks on their site in addition to the mining trucks themselves, Team Caterpillar got to work developing the first fully autonomous water truck, the 789D. Product engineers and software developers… Read More Here

The 2015 Paris Agreement saw 195 countries commit to making changes to prevent global warming from surpassing 2.0 °C above preindustrial levels, although ideally no more than 1.5 °C above. To meet these goals, all industries are under pressure to adopt new innovations that enable them to reduce their carbon footprint. To date, the mining industry is seen as one sector that has generally been slow to adopt new technology and it remains one of the world’s largest carbon emitters. Swedish engineering company sandvik  is spearheading the shift towards using sustainable… Read More Here

Metso Outotec is launching ground-breaking Concorde Cell flotation technology for efficient fine and ultra-fine particle recovery. This innovative Planet Positive technology sets a new benchmark in high-intensity pneumatic flotation, reducing plant operation costs and contributing to sustainability of operations through minimized energy and water consumption per tons of metal produced. The patented Concorde Cell technology is the first fine and ultra-fine flotation solution for more finely disseminated and complex orebodies that have previously been inaccessible. The Concorde Cell forced-air blast tubes treat 100% of fresh feed combined with tailings recycling for improved performance, allowing… Read More Here

The mining industry has seen significant innovation in recent years, and technology is set to make an impact in one area in particular: safety. One of the primary concerns at mining sites is the safety of workers and equipment on the job. Poor air quality, low visibility, chemical hazards, and structural dangers can all pose a threat in risky areas. The mining industry has already come a long way in developing technology and practices that improve safety conditions. New advancements are always being made, though, and the top four on… Read More Here