Paul Moore

17 hours ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Glencore-owned copper mine Lomas Bayas says it has becomes the first mining company in Chile to work with Hexagon’s Smart Center, a comprehensive intelligent monitoring platform designed to optimise safety and operational efficiency at the mine site. This initiative, which complements the Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS), strengthens preventive management by transforming data into concrete actions to improve road safety and procedural compliance.

1 day ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Copper mining major Codelco and I-Pulse Inc, a US-based technology company chaired by Robert Friedland, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) that establishes the general terms for a potential investment by Codelco – or one of its subsidiaries. This agreement marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development and adoption of advanced and sustainable solutions for mining, the characteristics of which could generate a profound transformation in the industry.

1 day ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

At the Electric Mine Conference 2025 which is still ongoing in Santiago, Chile, Normet has announced the launch of two new Normet SmartDrive® platforms – the XS-series and the L-series – further expanding its industry-leading portfolio of battery-electric underground equipment. Building on the success of the existing M-series SmartDrive, with over 60 units already operating across six continents, the introduction of the XS and L-series marks a significant milestone.

1 day ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Fletcher, a leader in underground mining equipment – has announced the release of the new Fletcher Simulators High-Reach Scaler simulator, developed in partnership with Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions. Set in an underground mining environment, the state-of-the-art High-Reach Scaler simulator creates a realistic environment for operators.

1 day ago | im-mining.com | Paul Moore

Building on its legacy of innovation in autonomous mining, Komatsu has accomplished the significant milestone of autonomously operating a power agnostic electric drive truck while connected to a dynamic trolley line. Komatsu’s trolley assist system is a solution designed to help operations reduce carbon emissions, extend engine life and support the journey toward a zero-emissions future.