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Newcrest Mining deploys private LTE network at Lihir mine
Brings improved reliability to tele-remote and autonomous ops.
Jun 20 2019 5:38PM
BHP digging for software to shift bottlenecks in its coal mines
Caused by slow and separate systems.
May 9 2019 12:40PM
Newcrest Mining brings proximity sensing online at Lihir
After a year of deployment.
Nov 19 2018 7:00AM
Bechtel makes a game of its billion-dollar build projects
Engineering contractor turns to analytics.
Jun 29 2018 6:58AM
Rio Tinto to build new 'intelligent' mines
Reveals its next IT-driven transformation.
Jun 19 2018 12:36PM
Aurelia's Hera mine trials automated driving tech
Manages trucks used to backfill stopes.
Jul 21 2017 10:25AM
BHP Billiton creates IT-OT team in iron ore
One of three teams to form new internal organisation.
Jul 27 2016 6:35AM
BHP Billiton extends driverless truck trial
Six more vehicles to join operations.
Apr 28 2014 11:00AM
BHP uses IT systems to benchmark mine costs
Flags further improvement.
Apr 4 2014 6:39AM
Rio Tinto brings big data to copper, coal mines
First major expansion of the Mine of the Future program.
Mar 17 2014 6:48AM
Rio Tinto tech and innovation head departs
Replacement found from within.
Dec 10 2013 10:35AM
Video: Rio Tinto automation unlocks more gains
Reveals new detail of tech-driven mining in NSW.
May 29 2013 1:52PM
Barrick Gold brings mobile mesh network to NSW mine
Bridges gap between production and IT.
Mar 19 2013 12:07PM
Australia's miners, gas operators drive towards digital radio
Analogue shift in full swing.
Feb 12 2013 3:54PM
Rio Tinto eyes ongoing 'health' of automated sites
Seeks staff member to conduct technology deployment reviews.
Dec 18 2012 12:03PM
Rio Tinto to deploy private 4G network
Automation testbed mine site chosen.
Dec 11 2012 11:11AM
Arrium brings microwave to Peculiar Knob mine
Communications network in remote Australia takes shape.
Nov 28 2012 7:15AM
MMG flies ahead on mine incident system project
Four Australian mines brought onboard.
Nov 26 2012 7:15AM
BHP Billiton wins more time for Olympic Dam
Pot of money ready for technology studies.
Nov 13 2012 5:08PM
Tropicana gold mine hands off comms work
$40m-plus infrastructure deal signed.
Sep 27 2012 7:00AM
