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8 NETWORKS & COMMS Both on surface and underground, the increasing digitalisation of mining is also creating greater demands on communication networks and backbones. Paul Moore looks at how the technology suppliers are stepping up
17 AUTONOMOUS HAULAGE The first AHS technology was deployed commercially in mining almost 20 years ago and will soon pass 10,000 trucks globally. But things are not standing still – Paul Moore reports
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30 HIGH PROFILE- MeiTeng Thanks to MeiTeng dry intelligent sorting technology, coal in Mongolia’ s South Gobi region that had previously been difficult to market was upgraded into a marketable product
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51 SAFETY As operations become more digitally connected, the opportunities for site-wide safety surveillance and intervention are increasing, Dan Gleeson says
32 SHAFT SINKING An increased prevalence of mechanised sinking methods and technologies bodes well for the plethora of projects in the long-term mine development pipeline, Dan Gleeson says
42 CONSULTANTS In-demand expertise is being supplemented with new technology able to make consultants that much more efficient, Dan Gleeson reports www. im-mining. com SEPTEMBER 2026
COVER: ABB
Mining operations are becoming larger, more complex and increasingly connected, making reliable process control critical to performance. ABB helps mining companies evolve their automation without disrupting production, using a stepwise approach that reduces risk while protecting existing investments. ABB Ability™ System 800xA brings process, electrical and safety systems together, improving visibility, consistency and operational control across the mine. With Automation Extended, operators can progressively introduce new technologies and capabilities at their own pace. From reducing downtime and operating costs to supporting digitalisation and workforce resilience, ABB helps mining operations improve performance today while preparing for what comes next. Because when you automate with ABB, everything is under control. https:// www. abb. com / global / en / areas / automation / campaigns / everything-under-control / mining
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