Mine of the Future

With significant levels of electrification, a new approach to transformer safety is required at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri mine in Western Australia
POWER

Small changes, big impact

MIDEL's Barry Menzies looks into electricity infrastructure for mines of the future

29 October 2019

AutoHaul is the world’s first automated heavy-haul long distance rail network
MANAGEMENT

Rio Tinto rolls out AutoHaul

Rio Tinto has successfully deployed AutoHaul, its automated heavy-haul long distance rail network

19 June 2019

Underground installation in a specially prepared chamber in the Rudna mine, Poland. Photo: BIOMOre/KGHM
TECHNOLOGY

BIOMOre concept tested at Polish operation

The BIOMOre in-situ bioleaching concept is being tested at the Rudna mine

25 October 2017

The group has 71 Autonomous Haulage System trucks across three Pilbara mine sites
ENVIRONMENT

Rio's autonomy advances

Rio Tinto's Mine of the Future autonomy programme is picking up pace, reports Michelle Jack

15 June 2016

The iron ore industry is marching towards transport system automation, as well as full mine automation
INDUSTRY COMMENT

Industry closes on different future

The piece of the industry's 'mine-of-the-future' technology puzzle are finally falling into place

07 September 2015

The Norcat Underground Centre secures key partners
TECHNOLOGY

Ontario looks to mine of the future

Norcat secures four strategic partnerships with local firms

21 August 2015

Indicator minerals analysis testing in Australia. Photo: Rio Tinto
EXPLORATION

MM's Top 10 technologies: 8

MM highlights the ten technologies that have the greatest potential to bring about a step-change in mining

28 April 2015

Rio Tinto unveiled its Processing Excellence Centre (PEC) in Brisbane, Australia, in March 2014
TECHNOLOGY

Rio Tinto launches Analytics Excellence Centre

The centre aims to significantly enhance equipment productivity across Rio Tinto's global operations

03 March 2015

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalog of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.