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The project’s overall objective is to provide the industry with a rigorous testing platform for current and future PDS systems
OPERATIONS

Mining3 wants rigorous framework, testing for PDS

Mining3 is working on a proximity detection systems (PDS) validation framework

11 March 2019

 As a response to tightening regulations in South Africa, Sandvik designed its own third-party PDS interface back in 2017; its is now available globally
TECHNOLOGY

Sandvik UG equipment works with third-party proximity detection

Sandvik develops interface for proximity detection systems for its UG loaders and dump trucks

12 February 2019

“Mining fleet interactions, whether that’s vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-personnel, are definitely one of the highest safety risks for us,” said Newcrest's Tony Sprague
TECHNOLOGY

GE collision-avoidance tech implemented at Lihir

Newcrest is equipping its fleet at the Lihir gold mine in PNG with GE's Collision Awareness System

23 November 2018

IGO and Barminco’s technology committee will initially target projects such as the early-stage development of electric vehicles, enhanced mine control systems, machine vision and proximity detection
UNDERGROUND

Barminco continues to develop Nova

Barminco has been awarded a four-year contract extension at IGO's Nova operation

25 October 2018

The Matrix IntelliZone proximity detection system was first introduced in 2009 to the North American mining industry
OPERATIONS

Matrix IntelliZone now IECEx approved

Matrix Design Group has received IECEx approval for its IntelliZone proximity detection system

13 August 2018

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OPERATIONS

MSHA looking for safety tech

MSHA is seeking data on technologies that can improve safety conditions for America's miners

28 June 2018

 Mechel's Southern Kuzbass complex in Russia
FLEETS

A look beneath the surface

Donna Schmidt takes a broad-view look at some developments from the globe's longwall coal operations

04 May 2018

Gold Fields selects Newtrax
TECHNOLOGY

Gold Fields selects Newtrax

Newtrax has been selected by Gold Fields to provide a mine-wide tracking and proximity detection sys

23 April 2018

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

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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.