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I recently participated in an article that can be found in the October issue of *North American Mining*. The featured article, "Autonomy Now?", offers a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities the mining industry faces as we embrace the next generation of technology. Having had the privilege of leading many efforts in this area throughout my career, I’m thrilled to see the progress we’ve made. With the full-scale adoption of autonomous technologies on the horizon, the entire mining industry is poised for a new level of efficiency and economic growth. The potential for improvements in safety, productivity, and sustainability is remarkable. The future of mining is closer than ever! #MiningInnovation #AutonomousMining #TechnologyTransformation #FutureOfMining #Automation

The worlds machines are all moving toward autonomous operations. The question is not If but When. Below is GMG’s work on guidance on beat practises from end customers, suppliers and OEM’s. Please read to learn more. Like the paiper concludes “future work is required to provide more complete guidance on applying sustem safety to autonomous machines”. If you need guidance on applying safety classified controls of your machines or systems please contact your nearest B&R representative. Mean while, check out our safety solutions —> https://lnkd.in/dTeYCqU7

Epiroc renames Mobius LinkOA following full acquisition of ASI Mining Earlier this year, Epiroc completed the full acquisition of #ASIMining. Consequently, Epiroc will no longer market its surface autonomous business under the ASI Mining name, but solely under the #Epiroc brand. This transition underscores Epiroc’s commitment to delivering advanced #surfaceautomation solutions, focusing on accelerating integration and advancing functionality development. As part of this rebranding, the ASI Mining autonomous mining solution, previously known as #Mobius, has been renamed #LinkOA. LinkOA, short for “#OpenAutonomy,” is an advanced integration platform designed to revolutionise mining operations by offering unmatched flexibility, scalability, and safety. As an OEM-agnostic solution, LinkOA empowers mining operations to seamlessly integrate fleets of various makes and models, ensuring interoperability across all mining systems. Under Epiroc’s leadership, LinkOA will now be expanded to support a broader range of surface mining applications. The flagship products of LinkOA include the Autonomous Haulage System (LinkOA for Haulage) and autonomous drills (LinkOA for Drills). LinkOA for Drills: Improves decision-making and operational safety by integrating drills into a fleet-wide autonomy ecosystem, allowing for real-time data sharing and optimised performance. LinkOA for Haulage: Coordinates and controls mixed fleets of autonomous haul trucks, increasing safety, reducing downtime, and improving productivity through scalable automation. LinkOA for Blasting: Enhances safety and efficiency with teleoperated, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous blast operations, reducing personnel exposure in hazardous environments. LinkOA marks a new era of open autonomy as Epiroc says it continues to lead the transformation of the mining industry by delivering flexible, future-proof automation solutions that enhance safety, productivity, and scalability. #miningautonomy #futureofmining #miningAHS #OEMagnostic #interoperability #FMSagnostic

What's the latest in automated drilling and blasting? Heidi Vella investigates the latest technologies emerging for these vital mining processes. While autonomous drilling has seen notable uptake, driven by safety and productivity gains and ongoing innovation from OEMs, blasting is much earlier in its automation journey. Learn more about the advancements in mining automation in the latest issue of Mining Technology & MINE Magazine : https://lnkd.in/gCsst6Et #minemagazine #miningtechnology #mining #automation #ai #drillingandblasting #mininginnovation #autonomousdrilling #bradwtaylor

Open autonomy will be an industry game changer and catalyst to more effective autonomous haulage fleets by allowing multi-OEM cross-functionality.

As the adoption of autonomous systems in mining advances, small autonomous equipment is growing more affordable and accessible. These technologies can be an option for different types of operations (e.g., quarries, small-scale mining operations, underground mining, or auxiliary and support equipment at larger operations). There is a growing diversity in vendors for smaller equipment, which presents both opportunities and challenges. During an upcoming workshop, participants will dig in to key considerations around introducing small vehicles to underground operations. March 19 | 8-10 AM GMT | 9-11 AM CET | 10 AM -12 PM SAST | 11 AM -1 PM AST | 4-6 PM AWST | 6-8 PM AEST | https://lnkd.in/eh43tdBT #GMGgroup #mininginnovation

GMG is coming back to Sudbury with a 3-day workshop series! Decarbonization and Electrification | April 30 Over the last several years, GMG and the industry at large have made a lot of progress in the fields of decarbonization and electrification. At the workshop, participants will explore some of the issues, roadblocks, and opportunities that we can leverage to continue the path to decarbonization. Autonomous Mining – Underground | May 1 If the mining industry is to move forward with autonomous operations underground, it’s important to come together and address the roadblocks threatening to slow progress. At the workshop, participants will brainstorm how to leverage existing opportunities for learning, progress, and development. Harnessing the Power of Data | May 2 As new technologies and systems are adopted in the mining industry, they produce a wide range of data, which is used for critical decision-making, reducing costs, and more. At the workshop, participants will work together to discuss the key areas that can be improved to accelerate mining’s access to and use of data. Learn more and register for one or more of these workshops here: https://lnkd.in/eZH5zGmX #GMGgroup #Sudbury #miningindustry

In the September 2024 issue of International Mining, Editorial Director Paul Moore, highlighted a significant milestone in the mining industry - the publication of ISO 23725:2024, an international standard that promotes #interoperability between autonomous haulage systems (AHS) and fleet management systems (FMS).  Championed by #Wenco, this industry standard defines the necessary interfaces and communication protocols to enable different systems to work together smoothly, fostering innovation and technological advancement in #mining. Read the article to learn more about 🔶 ISO 23725:2024 Standard 🔶Benefits of Open Autonomy 🔶Impact of Open Autonomy on the Industry 🔶Wenco's Role and Vision #OpenAutonomy #fleetmanagement #ISO23725 #autonomous #MiningTechnology #futureofmining Andrew Pyne

Exciting read alert! Check out World Sensing's latest article on the Top 6 Tech Trends Improving Mining Productivity💡 Discover groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of mining operations and driving efficiency💰 Don't miss out on the insights! https://lnkd.in/gE8pa89V #mining #technology #productivity #innovation #efficiency #future #trends #worldsensing #industry #insights

Meet us on March 6 for an interactive webinar where project leads will walk through the guideline and move it one step closer to publication. This guideline provides information on implementing autonomous systems in mining using current industry practices and common terms of reference, and provides guidance and considerations on justifying, planning, preparing, testing, and executing autonomous mining projects. Interested in attending? Email info@gmggroup.org to register. March 6 | 6:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM AWST | 11:00 PM AEST #GMGgroup #autonomousmining