Under an expanded partnership, Sandvik can now deliver its Newtrax OEM-agnostic proximity detection and collision avoidance technology to complement operational safety and efficiency across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet.
Implementation of these solutions on Sandvik and third-party equipment is currently underway at Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Raglan nickel mine in Canada.
“Glencore is committed to incorporating technologies that can help create a workplace free from fatalities and injuries and improve operational efficiency,” said Mark Davis, CEO Copper Africa at Glencore. “The integration of Newtrax systems reflects our focus on safety and innovation at all levels of our global operations.”
The Newtrax product offers a scalable, OEM-agnostic safety and data solution designed to meet the evolving needs of modern underground mining operations. The system supports multiple levels of protection, from proximity detection systems to fully automated collision avoidance systems, and integrates seamlessly with the Newtrax Mining Data Platform.
The existing partnership already encompasses Sandvik equipment, spare parts and rock tools. With the addition of Newtrax safety solutions, the partnership adds solutions contributing to safer, smarter mining.
“We appreciate Glencore’s continued partnership and trust in Sandvik and our technologies and look forward to delivering Newtrax safety solutions and continuing in the journey towards zero harm together,” said David Hallett, vice president, Automation at Sandvik Mining.
“Their decision to implement our Newtrax safety solutions shows a strong vote of confidence in our technology and purpose. At Sandvik, we don’t just talk about safety, we deliver it.”
Source: Sandvik Mining