The Autonomous Frontier: Inside the Tech Driving the Next Mining Supercycle
By Charles Pitts The global mining industry is entering a new supercycle, but unlike the commodity booms of the early 2000s, this era is defined as much by digital bits…
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Smart mining equipment news delivers updates on the latest advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and IoT integration in modern mining. This category covers autonomous haul trucks, predictive maintenance systems, digital twins, and connected safety gear transforming site efficiency and worker safety. Follow the shift toward Industry 4.0, smart sensors, and remote-controlled machinery shaping the future of resource extraction. A go-to hub for tech-forward operators, OEMs, and digital mining strategists. Related reads: Mining Technology, Mining Equipment, and Market Intelligence.
Mining Technology • May 18, 2026
Autonomous Haul Trucks: Cost Savings, Fleet Optimization, and 2026 Outlook
By Charles Pitts The global mining industry is undergoing a structural shift in how material is moved. As of early 2026, the transition from manual haulage…
Mining Technology • Feb 21, 2026
I.safe MOBILE launches rugged 4G radio for
i.safe MOBILE and RugGear just dropped two purpose-built radios designed to survive the conditions that kill most mobile devices: the intrinsically safe IS440.1 and the industrial-grade…
Mining Technology • Dec 31, 2025
Mining Safety Technology in 2026 Makes San José
SANTIAGO — Sixteen years after the San José Mine collapse trapped 33 Chilean miners underground for 69 days, mining safety technology has fundamentally changed how mines…
Mining Technology • Dec 20, 2025
Smart Mining Moves a Step Underground as
Smart mining moved a step closer to reality with the announcement that Ericsson and Rogers Communications are deploying a private 5G network at an operational test…
Mining Technology • Nov 14, 2025
Mining Automation Partnership: LKAB and ABB
In one of Europe’s most closely watched technology moves this year, Sweden’s LKAB — one of the world’s largest iron ore producers — has signed a…
Smart Equipment • Sep 25, 2025
Self-Aware Mines? How AI Is Quietly Rewriting
Autonomous haulage is no longer a novelty. Komatsu now counts 750+ autonomous trucks that have collectively moved 10+ billion metric tons of material—adding roughly 6 million…
Mining Technology • Sep 24, 2025
Honghua Unveils Intelligent Fracturing System
Honghua Group, a subsidiary of Dongfang Electric Corporation and one of China’s largest land drilling rig suppliers, has introduced an intelligent fracturing solution designed to automate…
Mining Technology • Sep 13, 2025
From Cyberattacks to Tailings Risks: Why Mining Needs a
In January 2023, Copper Mountain Mining was forced to shut down its British Columbia mill after a ransomware attack crippled operational systems. The outage lasted weeks…
Mining • Sep 8, 2025
Can Technology Crack the Ocean’s Final
Gerard Barron’s The Metals Company is betting on deep-sea mining tech to secure nickel, cobalt, and copper for EV supply chains.
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