Hexagon acquires Drill Assist 

Hexagon’s Mining division is taking an exciting step forward in AI-based drill automation with the purchase of Drill Assist from Arizona-based Phoenix Drill Control LLC. The Drill Assist technology developed by Phoenix Drill Control uses artificial intelligence to continually optimize the drilling process, resulting in improved penetration rates, greater machine availability and reliable downhole data. Hexagon EVP, Mining, Dave Goddard…

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Catalyst Metals gold mine gets major upgrade

Thanks to RCT – Powered by Epiroc, Catalyst Metals has made the transformative move from analogue to digital operations at its Plutonic gold mine in North Meekatharra, Western Australia. The transition is not limited to new equipment but also includes comprehensive upgrades to existing machines, including Sandvik and Cat loaders with the implementation of RCT’s AutoNav package. The technology allows…

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Gainwell unveils India’s first Indigenously manufactured equipment

Gainwell Engineering Private Limited (GEPL) has delivered the first-ever domestically manufactured room and pillar mining equipment package to esteemed Indian customer Eastern Coalfields Limited. The equipment, which the company said marks a significant milestone for the nation’s manufacturing and coal mining sector, is what Gainwell has called a furthering of India’s efforts to establish itself as a global hub for…

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Maptek unveils automation, orchestration platform

Maptek has announced its Maptek Vestrex ecosystem for automation and orchestration is open for early access customers, following a successful demonstration of the release at MINExpo International in September. Vestrex creates extraordinary value by making connections between diverse data sources without constraints of product, application, process or format. Data in the cloud encourages stakeholders across mining roles, teams and organisations…

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Xylem launches Flygt Pareo to North America market at MINExpo

Mining and construction operators in North America can now reduce pump wear by up to 70% and halve maintenance costs with an intelligent monitoring and control solution, according to Xylem. Designed for dewatering in harsh environments, Xylem’s Flygt Pareo solution reduces equipment life cycle costs and improves the reliability and safety of pumping operations by making any traditional dewatering pump…

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