Epiroc, a global mining technology and equipment supplier, recently clinched a groundbreaking deal worth $70 million to convert Roy Hill’s mixed fleet of haul trucks to autonomous operation...
Category - Oversize Vehicles
A heavy duty range of battery powered trucks are one step closer to mass production. The Queensland Government recently granted permission for Volvo Group Australia to develop battery electric heavy...
A resources magnate accelerated the driverless technology transition in response to an extreme manpower shortage. Gina Rinehart recently confirmed her mixed mining fleet would be converted to...
A mining giant will quickly decarbonise its heavy vehicle fleet. Anglo American recently signed a US$1.5 billion (A$2.2B) binding agreement with First Mode to add the US-based target to the resources...
A major mineral producer converted nearly all heavy vehicles to autonomous technology at one operation. Newmont Corporation confirmed it has already automated 90 per cent of its haul truck fleet at...
A mining services company is happy to let Far North Queensland employees show up without donning their usual work attire. Pit N Portal recently promised job applicants they will not always have to...
A national contractor might prevent employees from performing duties if they are not dressed for work. Hanson could lock out heavy vehicle operators who refuse to wear their uniform for up to six...
A resources and infrastructure business is pleased with initial heavy vehicle automation results at a mining operation. MACA successfully completed a driverless truck trial at Capricorn...
An anti-mining protestor confessed to unlawfully entering a resources transport corridor and dangerously attaching herself to a heavy vehicle. Megan Byrnes pleaded guilty to trespassing, contravening...
When operating track type tractors, around 50% of the total cost associated with owning and operating for the life the tractor, is in its undercarriage. With a fleet made up of over 350 machines, the...
One of Western Australia’s most notorious mining roads is now safer with the completion of safety upgrades to an 11 kilometre section of the Great Northern Highway. Traffic re-opened yesterday on the...
