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Advancing Autonomous Surface Mining - Q&A with Epiroc’s Mayya Popova, Product Manager Automation.

In our recent interview, Mayya shared some insights into the company’s autonomous mining solutions and their impact on surface mining operations. Q. What are Epiroc’s current offerings in autonomous…

2025-11-19 | Epiroc | Sweden

RCT Supports Gold Mine Automation Growth

A leading gold operation in New South Wales has expanded its automated loader fleet, integrating four additional Sandvik LH621i units equipped with RCT’s AutoNav system. The mine has used the multi-machine…

2025-11-19 | RCT | Australia

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Epiroc and Hancock Reach Automation Milestone

Epiroc has achieved a major milestone in mining automation with the full conversion of 78 haul trucks to autonomous operation at Hancock Iron Ore’s Roy Hill mine in Western Australia. Using its LinkOA…

2025-11-05 | Epiroc | Sweden

RCT Expands Automation at Fortescue Solomon

RCT – Powered by Epiroc has further advanced Fortescue’s automation capabilities at its Solomon iron ore operations in Western Australia. The company has delivered additional Non Line of Sight (NLOS)…

2025-10-31 | RCT | Australia

Sandvik Unveils DataDrive’31 to Power Digital Innovation

Sandvik has announced DataDrive’31, a six-year technology initiative designed to accelerate the digital transformation of the mining industry through data-driven innovation. With a total budget of EUR…

2025-10-17 | Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions | Sweden

Caterpillar to Acquire Mining Software Leader RPMGlobal

Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, an Australian-based provider of mining software solutions. Established in 1977 and headquartered in Brisbane, RPMGlobal…

2025-10-15 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

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LKAB-ABB Agreement Targets Next-Generation Mining

LKAB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABB to form a strategic technology partnership aimed at accelerating the mining industry’s transition towards electrification, automation and…

2025-10-09 | LKAB | Sweden

Rajant Launches Peregrine to Deliver Faster, More Resilient Networks

Rajant Corporation has introduced the Peregrine FE1-2255X, the latest addition to its BreadCrumb® portfolio, designed to advance intelligent edge networking across demanding industries such as mining,…

2025-10-03 | Rajant Corporation | United States

Sandvik Enhances Newtrax Platform with Offline Tool

Sandvik has expanded its Newtrax Mining Data Platform (MDP) with the introduction of the Newtrax Control Room Editor, a feature designed to improve manual data management in underground mining environments.…

2025-10-03 | Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions | Sweden

Caterpillar Unveils Next Gen Automated Articulated Trucks

Caterpillar has unveiled its latest range of articulated trucks, the Cat® 725, 730, 730 EJ and 735 models, featuring upgraded interiors and a suite of automated technologies. Functions can be managed…

2025-09-24 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

Caterpillar Autonomy Enhances Mining Efficiency at Quellaveco

Caterpillar’s MineStar™ Command for hauling is in use at Anglo American’s Quellaveco copper mine in Moquegua, Peru. A fleet of 32 autonomous Cat® 794 mining trucks operates at the site with local…

2025-09-22 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

Epiroc Begins Construction of New Distribution Centre in Sweden

Epiroc has begun building a new distribution centre in Örebro, Sweden, designed to serve as a global hub for the company’s aftermarket products. The 29,000 m² facility will consolidate several smaller…

2025-09-18 | Epiroc | Sweden

AIC Mines and RCT Achieve Hybrid Loader Automation

RCT – Powered by Epiroc has completed its first installation of the AutoNav automation system on a CAT R2900 XE Hybrid loader for AIC Mines at the Eloise Copper Mine in Northwest Queensland. The mine,…

2025-09-18 | RCT | Australia

Komatsu Partners with Applied Intuition on Mining Autonomy

Komatsu has announced a collaboration with Silicon Valley-based Applied Intuition to co-develop a software-defined vehicle and autonomy platform for its next generation of mining equipment. The project…

2025-09-10 | Komatsu | United States

Epiroc Receives Gold Medal from EcoVadis Ratings

Epiroc AB has been awarded a Gold Medal by global sustainability ratings firm EcoVadis, positioning the company within the top 5% of assessed organizations worldwide. This recognition represents an advancement…

2025-09-04 | Epiroc | Sweden

Epiroc Expands Presence in India

Epiroc AB has broken ground on a new production and research facility in Nashik, India, as part of its ongoing investment in the country’s mining and infrastructure sectors. The site, covering around…

2025-08-27 | Epiroc | Sweden

Sandvik Secures Major Underground Fleet Contract

Sandvik Mining has been awarded a contract by JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. to supply 32 units of underground equipment for operations at MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. The order includes…

2025-08-22 | Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions | Sweden

Komatsu and Pronto Roll Out Quarry Autonomy System

Komatsu has partnered with Silicon Valley autonomy specialist Pronto to introduce a new haulage solution for the North American quarry sector. The system, called Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, integrates…

2025-08-12 | Komatsu | United States

Epiroc Restructures to Boost Growth Focus

Epiroc has announced a major change to its Group Management structure, introducing two new Business Areas—Equipment & Service and Tools & Attachments—effective September 1, 2025. The move aims to…

2025-08-07 | Epiroc | Sweden

Pronto Acquires SafeAI

Pronto.ai has announced it has completed the acquisition of SafeAI Inc., strengthening its position in the off-road autonomy market. The combined company will now offer what it describes as the industry’s…

2025-07-18 | Pronto Solutions Alliance Inc. | Canada