China has announced the successful testing of unmanned mining trucks at the Huoshaoyun lead-zinc mine in Xinjiang, which sits at an altitude of 5,600 metres (18,372 feet). The South China Morning Post ...

The proportion of mining equipment that is autonomous, autonomous-ready and tele-remote is growing and now comprises nearly 5% of key mining equipment, a series of reports shows. According to ...

Truck maker Scania reveals partnership with Fortescue to develop SAE Level 4 tech for road trains used in the mining industry. Heavy-duty trucks, including semis, are now seeing a wave of automation ...

Komatsu has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Minas-Rio, a major British resource group company, through Komatsu Brazil International, to carry out a trial of a large ICT ...