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An automation specialist, Epiroc’s Nick Howlett (left), is at the front of the company’s cutting-edge developments in autonomous mining. Credit: Epiroc
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Partnership makes perfection

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Geocontrole believes it has created the World’s first fully automated geotechnical rig, where the whole operation is executed without any contact with the drilling tools, including SPT and core sample removal. Credit Geocontrole
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The World's first fully automated geotechnical drilling rig?

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Sandvik's DTH battery-electric concept surface drill rig will be at MINExpo. Photo: Sandvik
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Sandvik to showcase 'vision of the future' at MINExpo 2024

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18 July 2024

The RoXplorer digital twin project replicates a drill site and its operations
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An automated and autonomous future

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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
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Caterpillar to showcase industry-leading technologies at MINExpo 2024

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10 July 2024

Australian company IMDEX recently showcased its robotic BLASTDOG technology to NASA. By expanding into the space sector, non-space suppliers can become more financially resilient and help diversify the Australian economy. Credit: AROSE
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Robotics and automation are boosting cross-industry collaboration and innovation

The rise of robotics in Australia and the part played by the resources exploration sector

09 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
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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

The order placed with Sandvik by a Southeast Asian mine includes Sandvik DD422i development drills. Credit: Sandvik
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Sandvik's Portuguese and Southeast Asian orders

Latest large mining fleet orders at Sandvik cover European and Asian markets

01 July 2024

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