Glass labyrinth Automated loader

Self-driving has been widely talked about when it comes to ‘concept vehicles,’ yet Sandvik’s automated loaders and trucks have been working in underground mines for over 20 years. That’s more than 2 million operating hours of self-driving underground and, at the same time, there have been zero accidents involving people.

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Sandvik is taking its technology above ground, and challenging its next generation automated loader in a glass labyrinth

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Meet our employees who explain how the test with the self-driving loader in the glass labyrinth was done.

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A quest to coexist

ONTARIO, CANADA. Goldcorp is developing the world’s first all-electric underground mine, an ambitious project the company hopes will help inspire an industry-wide shift to more sustainable mining.

Byrnecut Australia knows the drill

CENTRAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Byrnecut Australia keeps the dirt moving at Northern Star Resources’ Jundee gold mine, and the latest automated underground drilling technology is helping the contractor stay ahead.

Generation next

The new generation of intelligent Sandvik mining trucks teams up with the company’s industry-leading AutoMine and OptiMine automation and information management solutions to revolutionize haulage operations. Automated truck haulage offers tangible benefits in safety, productivity and profitability.

Future tech today

Incorporating new technological concepts into product designs increases their productivity, reduces total cost of ownership and improves safety and reliability. Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s tech insider is Patrick Murphy.

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