CDE has opened a new Australian headquarters in Stapylton, Queensland, as it commits additional resources to the local market. Full story.
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Category: Australia
Accenture boosts digital tech, automation capabilities
Accenture has acquired Perth-based ATI Solutions Group to enhance its digital technology and automation capabilities in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreLiebherr to validate autonomous T 246 trucks
Liebherr Mining said it will commence onsite validation of its Autonomous Haulage Solution by deploying a fleet of four T 264 trucks in the third quarter at a mine site in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreHexagon, MMG deploy Australia’s first OAS underground
Hexagon has partnered with global base metals producer MMG to deploy its HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System (OAS) – for the first time in Australia and in an underground mine. Full story.
Read MoreFortescue accelerates mine and rail project timeline
Fortescue plans to start construction on the Nyidinghu mine and rail project in Western Australia within the next few years, according to documents filed to WA’s Environment Protection Authority. Full story.
Read MoreBHP trials night-time thermal imagery at Newman
BHP said its Newman Operations’ teams in Western Australia are trialling the use of remotely piloted aircrafts (drones) equipped with infrared cameras to monitor the health and performance of mining equipment during the night. Full story.
Read MoreLiontown awards Kathleen Valley project to Byrnecut
Lithium miner Liontown Resources has selected its underground mining services contractor for the Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia ahead of its planned mid-2024 production start: Tier 1 group Byrnecut Australia. Full story.
Read MoreASI Mining to automate Roy Hill trucks
ASI Mining, along with distributor Epiroc, has secured an order from the Roy Hill iron ore operation to automate 18 Hitachi EH4000 haul trucks, enhancing the mine’s current autonomous fleet in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreAtlas Copco buys Sykes Group
Atlas Copco confirmed 21 August that it has acquired Australian-based dewatering pump maker Sykes Group from Seven Group Holdings. Full story.
Read MoreOrexplore, BHP taking scanning, analysis project to Carapateena
Perth-based Orexplore Technologies (OXT) has inked a A$1.5 million commercial agreement with BHP to install its system and perform mobile field scanning at the miner’s Carrapateena operation in South Australia. Full story.
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