INDUSTRY NEWS
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A SINGLE SYSTEM
BRINGING MINING AUTOMATION UNDER
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled AutoMine for Underground Drills, a tele-remote solution that allows mining operators to remotely control and supervise multiple automated drills remotely and simultaneously. Available for Sandvik’s DL i-series longhole
drills, it enhances safety, eff iciency, and productivity in mining operations. The system off ers three tele-remote operation levels: single drill, drill fl eet, and machine fl eet. AutoMine facilitates seamless control and
AutoMine allows operators simultaneously control and monitor multiple machine operations remotely
coordination with ring-to-ring tramming capabilities, allowing operators to manage drills, loaders, and trucks in the same area. Prioritising safety, it incorporates an Access
Protector System and advanced traff ic management, ensuring fl exibility and increased mining output.
COLLABORATION ON HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-POWERED MINING TRUCK
General Motors and Komatsu have teamed up to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck. The collaboration aims to leverage hydrogen fuel cells for electrifying
Komatsu’s 930E mining truck
heavy-duty applications traditionally powered by diesel engines, off ering a lightweight and quick-to-refuel alternative. Komatsu’s 930E mining truck, with a nominal payload of 320 tonnes,
presents an ideal candidate for fuel cell adoption. The initiative will
provide a zero-tailpipe emissions solution, off ering a pathway for decarbonisation without requiring additional charging infrastructure within mining operations. The fi rst prototype is
set to be assessed in the mid-2020s at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds research and development facility.
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COULD IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY
SATELLITE- ENABLED IOT
A study by Viasat Inc has revealed that 86% of mining businesses have plans to increase the use of IoT technology within the next year to better measure sustainability impacts. The study, surveying over 200 senior
decision-makers in mining across continents, found that 85% believe their business is more sustainable than industry peers. Additionally, 84% noted peers
prioritise sustainability perception over measurable outcomes due to a lack of validated data. Satellite-enabled IoT is viewed
as a reliable connectivity solution, especially in areas with limited terrestrial connectivity. Nearly half of respondents (43%) reported reduced CO2
biodiversity with IoT solutions.
emissions and improved
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