How the latest technology is driving safer, more sustainable, and optimised underground mining
The mining sector is notorious for being slow when it comes to embracing new technology. Mining is a cyclical industry,…

Underground mining looks set to reap considerable rewards via increased battery-operated vehicle (BEV) adoption. Potential benefits include dramatically improved health…
Industry 4.0 has enabled mining and tunnelling industries to optimise operations beyond what we thought was possible. With a focus…
Mining faces an existential dilemma as it moves towards supplying crucial minerals required by the green revolution. As the twin…
Productivity, safety and sustainability are central to the future of mining technology. For an underground specialist Normet, these are the…
There are a lot of exciting changes afoot in the mining industry, and we are already seeing the benefit of…
Robotics, automation, and related technologies look set to radically transform the mining sector. New innovations like remote monitoring and surveillance,…
While some critical metals are affected by supply chain issues caused by geographical or political factors, the one characteristic that…
Humanity faces an existential threat from global heating. As world leaders move on from COP26 in the UK having thrashed…
When declaring robots are the future of any industry, you will often be met with strong reservations and fears of…
For the past 25 years, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has been the deciding authority on mining activities on the…
The way the mining industry operates has developed significantly in recent years, and further improvements are afoot as technology advances…
The effects of the Covid pandemic rippled out to industries globally, and the mining sector has been heavily impacted by…
Demand for critical minerals is set to soar as more and more countries are pursuing the net-zero goals set out…
The mining industry is of critical importance in facilitating the transition towards clean energy and greater energy efficiency. From lithium-ion…
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation has transformed the way that mines operate. Safety, productivity and sustainability are all key factors…
At the forefront of Industry 4.0 and digitalisation is a focus on optimisation, and this reaches beyond improving productivity and…
“The Taliban is now sitting on some of the most important strategic minerals in the world.” That’s what Rod Schoonover,…
Robotics, remote technology and digitalisation are all something that we are growing accustomed to seeing in industry 4.0, and increased…
Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB has announced that it has “produced the world’s first fossil-free steel”. The steel was delivered to…
Asset manager BlackRock joins plans with other financial institutions, including Citigroup Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc, and the Asian Development Bank,…
Going green is a hot topic across any industry, but the pace in which they’re striving towards sustainability differs greatly.…
In addition to improving the safety of personnel working in underground tunneling projects, new machinery and digitalisation often focus on…
There are a lot of complexities behind optimising tunnel boring projects, but overall there is a simple recipe for ensuring…
Mines are increasingly digging deeper to access unexploited minerals, and deeper mines present a whole host of challenges, including rockbursts,…
Water can prove to be a tyrant during mining or tunnelling operations, whether it is a result of seasonal rainfall…
True to its dedication to strive for innovation and sustainability, Normet has continued to develop and optimise its Tunnel Boring…
The Normet exchange program (modular remanufacturing) offers customers significant savings compared to replacing equipment, as well as being sustainable and…
Technological advancements and improving processes in the mining industry ultimately aim to improve safety, productivity and sustainability. Over the last…
With over 100 TBM project references worldwide and consequently gaining extensive experience at TBM sites and laboratories globally, Normet has…
The mining industry produces essential materials that we couldn’t live without, and those working in underground mines risk serious injury…
When people talk about the hubs of innovation, what typically comes to mind are the capital cities of the world’s…
Canada’s largest transit expansion project is nearly finished, with completion scheduled for next year. The project includes some incredibly ambitious…
Mining accidents, component failures or unforeseen inefficiency: all of these things can lead to costly downtime of your mining and…
Mining Technology spoke with Arup Chanda, General Manager of Services Business Line at leading underground construction technology company Normet, about…
Mining Technology spoke with Mark Ryan, vice president of Equipment Offering and Research & Development at Normet, about global mining…
Mining Technology spoke with Mark Ryan, Normet’s Vice President of Equipment Offering and R&D about the industry’s renewed focus on…
Mining Technology spoke with Normet’s senior vice president of Ground Control and Construction Technologies (GCCT) to discuss the latest developments…
The mining industry is ever-evolving, and rock mechanics are turning to innovative methods to improve the safety, productivity and sustainability…
Digitalisation in mines, including data collection, data transfer and data analysis, is key to improving productivity in the sector. In…
When it comes to underground logistics innovation, products and solutions have remained somewhat traditional, particularly when compared with other underground…
Concrete spraying equipment requires highly skilled workers, so progression towards automated spraying solutions is key to improving efficiently and relieving…
With a focus on digitalisation and sustainability, Normet are global experts in mining equipment and services. Ed Santamaria joined Normet as CEO last year having previously…
When operating underground lifting vehicles, we are faced with a number of challenges. Mining workers must be kept safe, and…
Working to remove loose and potentially dangerous rock material from rock surfaces, scaling plays an essential role in the underground…
Before the invention of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), drilling and blasting was the only cost-efficient way of creating long tunnels…
Underground concrete transportation is an essential work phase in all mines and tunnels where wet concrete spraying method is used…
Given the adverse environments and remote locations the mining industry operates in, it is not always practical for personnel to…
Concrete spraying is a cost-effective, mechanised technological solution to concrete construction and shaft lining in underground tunnels that improves safety…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Department of Mining Machinery Engineering at the Indian Institute of…
With mines under increasing pressure to optimise productivity and reduce operational costs, electric vehicles present a solution. Upgrading to an…
Electric vehicles are increasingly seen by mining operators as an effective way to not only slash a facility’s carbon footprint,…
Concrete spraying or shotcrete has become a critical component of safe and productive mine and tunnel operations around the world.…
Recent years have seen a huge upsurge in the number of electric vehicles on our roads. By the end of…
In this technological age, with new possibilities emerging seemingly every day, the future of mining is difficult to predict. Yet…
Danger and safety hazards will always be key issues for the mining industry, as reflected in its ongoing journey in…
As mining companies around the world grapple with cost-reduction schemes and improving site safety, there are a range of key…
Leading the mining industry into a more digital and sustainable era, Normet are world experts in essential underground equipment and…