January 16, 2026

Sandvik partners with Vale Base Metals for autonomous surface drill fleet expansions

Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine readiness for Vale Base Metals’ copper operations in Brazil.

January 13, 2026

Kal Tire’s Mining Group, Decoda team up to develop KalPRO HaulSight

HaulSight gives fleet teams instant alerts about hazards such as spillage, road undulations and high G-force events that can cause truck and tire damage.

December 16, 2025

Vale, Caterpillar and Sotreq sign deal to expand fleet of autonomous trucks in Pará, Brazil

New agreement expands fleet to approximately 90 autonomous trucks in the region by 2028.

December 12, 2025

Weir to acquire ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada for $75 million

Mining technology firm to acquire the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture.

December 5, 2025

Battery electric trucks hit Pilbara in joint BHP, Rio Tinto test

The Caterpillar partnership will help miners assess charging needs, power management, and scale-up potential.

November 28, 2025

Antofagasta’s transport division launches Latin America’s first hydrogen locomotive

Pilot project represents a shift in the region's logistics and transport sector, moving from diesel reliance toward clean energy solutions.

November 11, 2025

Emerson partners with Lithium Americas for Thacker Pass automation

Thacker Pass boasts the world’s largest known measured lithium resource.

November 4, 2025

Sandvik introduces world’s first battery-powered cable bolter

DS422iE is a battery-electric rock reinforcement drill rig designed for cement grouted cable-bolt installation in underground mines and tunnels.

October 13, 2025

Vale, Wabtec to test ethanol use in locomotives on the Vitória-Minas Railway in Brazil

Ethanol is a renewable fuel that replaces fossil diesel.

September 2, 2025

Epiroc and Luck Stone launch first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in US

The first fully autonomous surface drill delivered to the quarry market worldwide.