A diversified contracting group will convert its mining truck fleet to autonomous technology. MACA recently signed a memorandum of understanding with machine control company Position Partners to...
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Continuing the development of its award-winning OptiMine® platform, Sandvik launches the newest OptiMine® functionality that expands the existing offering focused on increasing productivity...
Economic researchers in the USA have been undertaking a study on the relationship between price shocks in the mining industry and their impact on mining safety. Their current mining safety research...
Some time ago we interviewed Professor Sidney Dekker (one of Australia’s Safety Thought Leaders) on his thoughts about whether mining companies put productivity before safety. This is what he...
‘Night owls’ – those who go to bed late and then get up later – have significantly lower functional connectivity in the brain, slower reaction times, and may struggle with a standard 9-5 workday...
Rio Tinto has successfully deployed its first automated heavy-haul long distance rail network, AutoHaul, after the completion of its first run in July last year. The world’s largest robot...
SPONSORED A Global engineering provider says that robotics and artificial intelligence will shape the future of mining globally. David Rudge, Hatch’s Global Director, Engineered Equipment: “Each day...
Workers in the mining industry are almost three times as likely to experience financial stress in 2016 compared to 2014, according to new research. Twenty-six per cent of people working in the mining...
Powertec Telecommunications has announced the introduction of the Altai Super Wi-Fi Underground Communications System. The Wi-Fi Underground Communication System (UCS) is a portable, IP-rated...
A WIND-powered device is being developed in South Australia to help maintain visibility and safety for workers on mine sites. The Spinflector is a device to clean reflectors on delineator...
