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Hexagon Acquires Drill Assist, Moves Towards AI-Based Drill Automation
June 17, 2025
Hexagon’s Mining division is taking an exciting step forward in AI-based drill automation with the purchase of Drill Assist from Arizona-based Phoenix Drill Control. The Drill Assist technology developed by Phoenix Drill Control uses artificial intelligence to continually optimize the
ReElement Technologies Expands Rare Earth Oxide Production in Noblesville Facility, Indiana
June 12, 2025
American Resources Corporation, through its holding in ReElement Technologies, have expanded its operating equipment to meet surging demand for domestically sourced rare earth oxides. ReElement is at the forefront and committed to unlocking and building a secure national supply chain
Ceibo Successfully Launches Copper Production at Compañía Minera San Gerónimo, Chile
June 4, 2025
Ceibo, a company reinventing copper production and CMSG, a Chilean copper producer, has successfully launched the demo plant using Ceibo’s proprietary sulfide leaching technology. Located at CMSG’s mine in Northern Chile, the on-site facility has delivered its first copper cathodes,
Komatsu Achieves Milestone With Its Autonomous Mine Truck Using Trolley Assist
May 29, 2025
Building on its history of advancements in autonomous mining, Komatsu has completed a new milestone of autonomously operating a power-agnostic electric drive truck while connected to a dynamic trolley line. Komatsu’s trolley assist system is a solution designed to help
Simformotion Unveils New Fletcher Simulator for Training in Underground Mines
May 20, 2025
Simformotion™ said it has released the new Fletcher® simulators high reach scaler simulator. Set in an underground mining environment, the state-of-the-art high reach scaler simulator creates a realistic environment for operators. The Fletcher simulators system features authentic Fletcher controls and
Sandvik Sharpens Focus on Eco-efficient Rock Processing to Lead Industry Transformation
May 16, 2025
As the mining and infrastructure industries strive toward more sustainable operations, Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is accelerating its ambition to reshape rock processing by reinforcing its commitment to electrification, smart digitalization, process efficiency, and circularity. With the industry spotlight on
Sandvik Improves Underground Bolting Safety with New Pumpable Resin System
May 13, 2025
Sandvik is raising the bar for underground safety and efficiency with new ground support options for its Sandvik DD422i and Sandvik DD422iE dual controls jumbo development drills. The latest pumpable resin system, featuring mineral bolt technology from Sandvik Ground Support,
Ouster to Be the Lidar Sensor Supplier for Komatsu’s Suite of Autonomous Mining Equipment
May 9, 2025
Ouster, Inc. and Komatsu said Ouster will be the lidar supplier for Komatsu’s suite of autonomous mining equipment offerings. The two companies signed a multimillion-dollar agreement to equip Komatsu’s equipment with advanced 3D digital lidar sensors. Ouster sensors include benefits
Bridgestone and Komatsu Collaborate to Improve Fuel Efficiency, Extend Tire Life of Mining Trucks
April 29, 2025
Bridgestone Corporation and Komatsu have launched a proof of concept (PoC) for a collaborative initiative aimed at providing new solution services to mining customers. The new program works through the real-time exchange and analysis of tire data from Bridgestone’s advanced
Sandvik Wins Record Order for Battery-electric Mining Equipment
April 24, 2025
Sandvik has received a major order from South32 to supply an underground mining equipment fleet for its greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona. The majority of the order consists of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and is Sandvik’s largest ever for
