SEPTEMBER 2025
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8 SHAFT SINKING
From concurrent processes to new mechanised blind sinking technology, the shaft sinking market continues to innovate, Dan Gleeson reports
18 MINE RESCUE & SAFETY
When an incident occurs, real-time tracking of personnel, and the use of safety aids, are paramount, Dan Gleeson says
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28 NETWORKS & COMMS
Private wireless networks – including now 5G – are becoming the connectivity heart of more and more mines, as the use cases continue to rise, from AI to AHS. Paul Moore reports
36 FLEET AUTOMATION
From road trains to rigid trucks to wide body trucks, autonomy continues to make inroads in mine haulage – including the established OEM-led systems plus the new breed of OEMagnostic players. Paul Moore reports
48 MECHANISED COAL & SOFT ROCK
A hub of innovation, the mechanised coal mining sector continues to up the automation stakes, Dan Gleeson says
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