News Wrap: UK to invest in driverless vehicles; Stanford robot could enable future mines; Wenco wins Bissa-Bouly contract

Web version | Update preferences   Web version Update preferences SUBSCRIBE EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY News Wrap UK to invest in driverless vehicles On July 24, Greg Clark, the UK government's business and energy secretary, confirmed the launch of the third Connected Autonomous Vehicles research and development competition Ailbhe Goodbody | July 26, 2017 Stanford robot could enable future mines Researchers at Stanford University in the US have developed a new "vine-like robot" that can grow across long distances without moving its whole body. The team said it could prove useful in search and rescue operations, such as those conducted in mining, and also in medical applications. However, soft robots could hold much more potential in mining, helping to build and operate innovative operations of the future Carly Leonida | July 25, 2017 Wenco wins Bissa-Bouly contract Nordgold's Bissa-Bouly gold mine in Burkina Faso has awarded Wenco the contract to supply its mine performance needs Staff reporter | July 26, 2017 SPONSORED MESSAGE In case you missed it, click here to visit Strata Worldwide’s Product Showcase featuring HazardAvert® proximity detection and collision avoidance systems. HazardAvert works to prevent tragic machinery related accidents by helping to mitigate human error and limitations by detecting danger early and providing warning alerts or autonomous equipment stopping to increase miner safety. Aramine and BTI team up for breakers Aramine and BTI have announced a partnership for the distribution of rockbreaker systems, rockbreaker attachments and demolition tools in North West Africa, Saudi Arabia and other key mining markets Staff reporter | July 26, 2017 Siemens introduces gearbox test facility Siemens has recently installed a state-of-the-art gearbox load test facility at its Rockhampton Service Centre, which was opened in in the Bowen Basin region in Queensland, Australia, in 2013 Staff reporter | July 26, 2017 thyssenkrupp scoops Oyu Tolgoi contract One of the richest underground copper deposits in the world will soon be accessed with the help of high-capacity gearless driven conveyors from thyssenkrupp Staff reporter | July 25, 2017 SPONSORED MESSAGE NETZSCH as manufacturer of various positive displacement pump technologies, with an extensive network of subsidiaries covering the globe, makes every effort to visit a plant, no matter how remote, to discuss the best way to reduce the spares stock changing the equipment step by step, and to train the maintenance personnel. Luxembourg and Kleos Space sign MoU The Luxembourg government and Luxembourg-based Kleos Space have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) providing the framework for their cooperation within the SpaceResources.lu initiative with focus on space technology development Staff reporter | July 25, 2017 Prominent Hill, Carrapateena on track OZ Minerals offers updates on its South Australian operations, including production at Prominent Hill and development at Carrapateena Staff reporter | July 25, 2017 Rio Tinto supports science education Rio Tinto has teamed up with Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, to support a STEM outreach programme for regional high schools, as part of a joint initiative to boost student engagement in science-based subjects Staff reporter | July 25, 2017 The rules of the game "By focusing on what we do today, but better, the industry may be ignoring an upstart's kiss of death" "Digitisation without vision is little more than blind ambition" Rick Howes, CEO of Dundee Precious Metals, on mine digitisation The future of load and haul is electric Where the commercial sector goes, industrial ones will follow; if the past is anything to go by anyway view more Gakara rare earth project inaugurated Rainbow Rare Earths hosted an inauguration ceremony for its Gakara rare earth project on July 21 Staff reporter | July 24, 2017 CMIC and CEMI joint innovation proposal The Canada Mining Innovation Council (CMIC) and the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) led a joint letter of intent (LOI) submission to the Canadian federal government's 'Innovation Superclusters Initiative' Staff reporter | July 24, 2017 Belt companies partner up for Oz Alliance Conveyor, Sempertrans, Conbelts and ULMA have entered into an agreement to work together to market and support their products in the Australian marketplace Staff reporter | July 24, 2017 GET ahead Ailbhe Goodbody examines the important role of ground-engaging tools (GETs) on mining machinery, and speaks to some of the main providers about their latest developments Ailbhe Goodbody | July 26, 2017 The next generation of autonomous haulage Carly Leonida quizzes autonomy expert Mark Baker about the design and development of Komatsu's innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle Carly Leonida | July 25, 2017 Releasing hidden value The race is on for copper producers to find new methods to process low-grade complex ores in a more economical and environmentally sustainable manner. Jayne Flannery reviews some emerging technologies that may provide the answer Jayne Flannery | July 24, 2017 Operating conditions Matt Meersman explains how a new era in operating systems will benefit heavy industry Matt Meersman | July 21, 2017 AIMEX, Asia-Pacific's International Mining Exhibition 29/08/2017 - 31/08/2017 Sydney Showground, Sydney, Australia Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 07/08/2017 - 09/08/2017 Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia view more Events This email was sent to: fernandoqueens@gmail.com Mining Magazine newsletter uses an HTML-rich media format to provide a visually attractive layout To unsubscribe to this newsletter click here If you have forgotten your password, please click here unsubscribe Aspermont Media 4th Floor, Vintners Place, 68 Upper Thames Street, London, EC4V 3BJ Phone: +44 207 216 6053 Fax: +44 207 216 6050 www.aspermontmedia.com