The CFMEU Mining and Energy Queensland President Stephen Smyth says that 340 jobs will go at the BMA Goonyella Riverside mine as the automation of mining trucks rolls out. Alarmingly, he has also...
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Epiroc’s has released a new offering for LHD automation that, it says, brings new standards of productivity and safety to underground mining. Scooptram Automation Total allows for multi machine...
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG), has published a report presenting a consensus of the industry’s vision and direction for interoperability gathered through interviews and workshops with...
Industry Growth Centre METS Ignited will back collaborative projects in analytics, automation and robotics with $4m in project funding available to METS companies. Mining equipment, technology and...
With driverless trucks, the Internet of Things, and automation creating a safer and more futuristic industry, AMSJ chats to QUT Professor of Robotics Jonathan Roberts about the future of mining...
OPINION Across the global mining industry, there is an ever-increasing take-up of autonomous technology. But the interactions and impact on human operators need to be considered. Autonomous...
The NSW Regulator has released a report into a collision between a semi-autonomous dozer and a manned excavator at the Wilpinjong mine The revealed the need for more effective segregation between...
A new automation qualification for the mining and resources industry has been established through a co-operative agreement between Rio Tinto and WA TAFE. The Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace...
Automated laboratory solutions company IMP has officially become a part of the FLSmidth group of companies. With the acquisition, first announced in February, FLSmidth completes its portfolio of...
BHP autonomous haul truck fleet could top 500 within the next four years to improve safety and productivity, according to BHP’s Chief Financial Officer. In a presentation to investors last week...
