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Australia’s robotics researchers are partnering with Brisbane-based technology company Verton Australia to turn a crane into a smart robot.

With the mining sector consistently working to improve safety in the industry, telematics can play a key role in reducing risk for drivers on site.

Alcoa has followed in the steps of the army, navy and air force, which use VR to undertake training for high-risk tasks at its alumina refineries in Western Australia.

Technology from Lithium Australia and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has recovered critical battery metals from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

Embracing new technologies in the resources industries could add $74 billion to the Australian economy by 2030 and create over 80,000 local jobs.

CSIRO has transferred its cyanide-free gold production technology to Australian company Clean Mining on the first gold pour last year.

Point-to-point communication along the length of a conveyor system is no longer a technology of the future.

The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has extended its guideline for underground mine communications to include best practices within mining environments.

A Western Australian alumina operation has proven that radical changes can be made through robotic technology.

MaxiFlex Ultimate has got worker’s hand comfort covered.

Airobotics has become the first company to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for operation of automated multi-rotor drones at sites in Australia without the need for an aircrew. The approval from CASA, Australia’s premier aviation body, represents a vote of confidence for the Israeli drone company from a safety perspective. It … Continue reading Airobotics achieves significant safety milestone for autonomous drones →

Schneider Electric’s Peter Braun explains how safety and profits can receive a boost at the same time.

Kal Tire has been recognised on day two of Electra Mining Africa 2018 for the launch of its technology and innovations.

Komatsu has introduced low-emission tier 4 engines that feature enhanced road safety capabilities on its two new haul trucks, HD405-8 and HD605-8.

Glencore’s Ravensworth open cut operations were being recognised for their safety initiatives in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales.

Caterpillar and Newmont Mining have announced a technology collaboration to improve underground hard rock autonomous vehicles.

Workers living in rural and remote regions will soon have access to a telepsychiatry service at a time and place that best suit their needs.

Alcoa continues to pioneer new ways of working with digital tools and is now utilising drones technology to perform its operations across Western Australia.

Immersive Technologies is building on the success of the LX3 medium fidelity equipment simulator with its latest platform, the LX6.

The mining industry continues to experience improved market conditions as we move to the midway point of 2018.