A resources multinational revealed it would replace more employees with technology. BHP recently confirmed plans to phase out a new round of human-operated positions at multiple operations...
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More than a dozen autonomous heavy vehicles were rolled out to a $1 billion fossil fuel development in Queensland’s Isaac region. A mining services company recently won a major automation...
A mining giant will lift production at its cutting-edge operation. Rio Tinto recently confirmed it would keep ramping up its $3.1 billion Koodaideri (Gudai-Darri) mine, 301km south of Port Hedland...
A resources executive announced autonomous heavy vehicles are highly dependable. Brandon Craig recently became very excited about fully automated trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar mine, 483km south of...
Proponents that abandon analogue purchasing methods will have a competitive advantage, researchers said. Amazon Business recently commissioned a report that found suppliers who adopt digital...
Restricting fossil fuel incentives could accelerate the transition towards environmentally friendly alternatives, a study found. More mines might roll out electric heavy vehicles if diesel fuel tax...
A resources multinational introduced more automated heavy vehicles to help end workplace deaths. BHP recently rolled out its fifth and final autonomous operating zone at the South Flank mine. The...
Advanced technology can help contractors achieve environmental objectives, a global employer said. IBM recently revealed artificial intelligence (AI) can help supply chains achieve their...
An autonomous technology company will supply dozens of driverless trucks to a $2.1 billion development. Hexagon AB is rolling out 120 automated road trains at Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Onslow...
A state-controlled partnership rolled out dozens of environmentally friendly, autonomous heavy vehicles. China National Building Material Group and EACON Mining Technology recently deployed 100...
Technology still cannot advantageously replace human thought processes, an industry event heard. Artificial intelligence (AI) needs to improve before it benefits procurement and supply chain teams...
Officials are examining what caused autonomous machinery to crash. The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is still trying to determine how a driverless train suffered an accident...