KCA PILOT PLANT AGGLOMERATING SYSTEM
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New support and funding is helping make LoopX’ s generative AI-powered analytics system stronger, scalable and ready for widespread adoption
optimisation. With access to Hatch’ s global client network and commercialisation pathways, LoopX will be well-positioned to scale its solutions across diverse geographies and equipment types. This partnership also enables collaborative innovation, with Hatch contributing engineering insights to enhance product development and uncover new applications for LoopX’ s autonomy platforms. The collaboration reflects some of Hatch’ s core values including achieving no harm and innovating all that we do.
“ LoopX’ s autonomy solutions align closely with Hatch’ s focus on helping our clients to operate safe and sustainable mining operations,” said Mark Deziel, Global Director, Mining at Hatch.“ Their technology allows existing fleets to be retrofitted with advanced safety and automation features, giving our clients a practical, cost-effective path to safer, more productive operations.”
“ Our new partnership with Hatch is a powerful endorsement of our mission to make mining safer, smarter, and more autonomous,” said Chao Yu, Founder and CEO of LoopX.“ Their deep industry expertise and global reach will accelerate our ability to deploy AI-driven solutions that transform how mines operate- unlocking new levels of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.”
Fast forward to February 2026 and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced that FedNor is investing C $ 1,560,000 to help NORCAT and LoopX advance two strategic initiatives designed to support innovation and growth in the mining sector, while creating good jobs. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Through FedNor’ s Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Fund( REGI), NORCAT will receive C $ 1,080,000 to complete phase III of its Underground Centre expansion. This final phase represents the completion of a 550 square-metre space with state-of-the-art shop and mechanic facilities, equipment and tools, offices and meeting rooms, and learning spaces. This expansion builds on the recently completed 1,100-square-metre facility in Onaping Falls, supporting NORCAT’ s continued role as a global one-stop shop in mining technology and innovation.
Once complete, this project is expected to create over 15 new jobs and to support NORCAT’ s capacity to serve over 25 unique technology clients per year. In addition, over 10 mining technology businesses will be created, expanded, or modernised because of access to the new infrastructure,
KCA PILOT PLANT AGGLOMERATING SYSTEM
This KCA unit can produce 200 kg per hour of screened agglomerates of ore or other products, and is available for rental or sale. A two-deck screen and delumper allow complete control of final product size. The unit meets all safety standards, and has a dust collection system for healthy operation.
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26 International Mining | APRIL 2026