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RoXploror is a fully immersive VR digital twin for drilling operations. Photo: University of South Australia

MINING

A virtual reality future could spell the end of FIFO work

Munira Rajkotwalla takes a look at a new wave of VR/AR projects changing core mining operations

15 August 2024

PDI equipment can now be calibrated in Abu Dhabi at the TAQELL Middle East Operations Centre. Credit: PDI

PILING

PDI expands into the Middle East with TAQELL Middle East Operations Centre

Expansion into Middle Eastern market for PDI following collaboration with TAQELL Edification

13 August 2024

Major Drilling aims to bring AI to the drilling industry by Investing in a strategic partnership with DGI and Kore. Credit: Major Mining

MINING

Major Drilling brings AI to drilling

Major Drilling invests in a strategic partnership with DGI/KORE to reap benefits of AI technology

07 August 2024

PocketLIM is a multi-application display and data acquisition device that stores and transfers data (BOR) to be automatically processed in the cloud with the GEO-LOG 4 web application

SITE INVESTIGATION

Integrating MWD data through BOR files

LIM's BOR file format allows for the simple processing of different types of MWD data

23 July 2024

Sandvik's DTH battery-electric concept surface drill rig will be at MINExpo. Photo: Sandvik

MINING

Sandvik to showcase 'vision of the future' at MINExpo 2024

Sandvik's diesel-electric truck and battery-electric concept surface drill rig go to Las Vegas

18 July 2024

The RoXplorer digital twin project replicates a drill site and its operations

MINING

An automated and autonomous future

Richard Barrett discusses the role of virtual reality, machine learning and AI on drilling jobs

10 July 2024

The MD6310 was one key contributing factor to global mining services provider, Thiess, surpassing one million metres autonomously drilled milestone using Cat drills. Credit: Caterpillar

MINING

Caterpillar to showcase industry-leading technologies at MINExpo 2024

The Caterpillar MINExpo 2024 experience is set to immerse visitors into the mine site of the future

10 July 2024

To make the most of increased automation within the South African mining sector, staff need to be upskilled to match the new technological developments. Credit: Sunshine Seeds

MINING

Automation in mining – the key to South Africa's global competitiveness

Automating mining will be a key factor in South Africa becoming competitive in the global sector

05 July 2024

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