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Rio Tinto stays on course for technology payoffs

Rio Tinto stays on course for technology payoffs

Systems contribute to global mining efficiences.
Ry Crozier Oct 11 2012 7:00AM Strategy
Rio Tinto to automate Argyle underground mine

Rio Tinto to automate Argyle underground mine

Brings system from east to west.
Ry Crozier Oct 4 2012 6:30AM Hardware
Rio Tinto eyes computers to probe rock contents

Rio Tinto eyes computers to probe rock contents

Future mineral recovery method a question of scale.
Ry Crozier Sep 27 2012 7:30AM Hardware
Miners beat a path to digital operations

Miners beat a path to digital operations

iTnews investigates how the world's biggest operators are changing.
Ry Crozier Sep 26 2012 7:40AM Strategy
Rio Tinto to pilot Australian data analytics facility

Rio Tinto to pilot Australian data analytics facility

Plans worldwide network to optimise mine operations.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2012 7:30AM Strategy
SolveIT snapped up by Schneider Electric

SolveIT snapped up by Schneider Electric

Adelaide mining, supply chain software maker bought.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2012 1:59PM Software
Rio Tinto Coal sounds out silent horns

Rio Tinto Coal sounds out silent horns

Similar technology already in use at BHP, Yancoal sites.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2012 7:15AM Hardware
Air traffic control begins Pilbara radar boost

Air traffic control begins Pilbara radar boost

Benefits major mine sites.
Ry Crozier Aug 20 2012 7:49AM Hardware
Rio Tinto advances autonomous drill project

Rio Tinto advances autonomous drill project

Gears up for expansion across Pilbara mines.
Ry Crozier Aug 16 2012 7:00AM Hardware
Rio Tinto to launch safety induction portal

Rio Tinto to launch safety induction portal

Contractors say induction information delivered 'too fast'.
Ry Crozier Jul 23 2012 2:37PM Software
Ansaldo wins Rio Tinto automated rail deal

Ansaldo wins Rio Tinto automated rail deal

Modular signalling system.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2012 12:08PM Hardware
Mine workers in line for NBN connections

Mine workers in line for NBN connections

Moranbah the next site for NBN fibre cables?
Ry Crozier Jun 14 2012 7:15AM Telco/ISP
Australian miners send drones to work

Australian miners send drones to work

In-depth: Unmanned aerial vehicles in the resources sector.
Ry Crozier May 28 2012 7:15AM Hardware
Rio Tinto flags Queensland automation expansion

Rio Tinto flags Queensland automation expansion

No timeframe set.
Ry Crozier May 10 2012 6:59AM Hardware
Rio Tinto prepares mine for driverless trucks

Rio Tinto prepares mine for driverless trucks

Vehicles moved out of trial into production mine.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2012 7:00AM Hardware
Aussie miners confront real-time data deluge

Aussie miners confront real-time data deluge

Rio Tinto's 3D mine the public face for resources' Big Data embrace.
Ry Crozier Mar 27 2012 7:30AM Software
Roy Hill advances design of automated mine

Roy Hill advances design of automated mine

Ramps up specification of in-pit systems.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2012 7:00AM Hardware
Rio Tinto spends $442m to automate trains

Rio Tinto spends $442m to automate trains

Covers part of Pilbara rail network.
Ry Crozier Feb 20 2012 10:57AM Hardware
UXC lands Fortescue, Rio Tinto comms work

UXC lands Fortescue, Rio Tinto comms work

Snares sub-contracts with camp construction firm.
Ry Crozier Feb 8 2012 12:14PM Networking
Rio Tinto makes a case for mine automation

Rio Tinto makes a case for mine automation

Some jobs to go but 'benefits outweigh costs'.
Ry Crozier Feb 6 2012 5:03PM Networking

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