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,…
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Electrified vehicles ignite a revolutionary paradigm shift in mining
Underground mining looks set to reap considerable rewards via increased battery-operated vehicle (BEV) adoption. Potential benefits include dramatically improved health…
How Internet of Things technology reduces operational costs for mines
Industry 4.0 has enabled mining and tunnelling industries to optimise operations beyond what we thought was possible. With a focus…
Retooling the mining sector to turbocharge bold new ESG initiatives
Mining faces an existential dilemma as it moves towards supplying crucial minerals required by the green revolution. As the twin…
The future of underground technology: How Normet is driving innovation
Productivity, safety and sustainability are central to the future of mining technology. For an underground specialist Normet, these are the…
Four challenges for the future of mining and how to overcome them
There are a lot of exciting changes afoot in the mining industry, and we are already seeing the benefit of…
Mining powered by robotics and AI promises explosive growth
Robotics, automation, and related technologies look set to radically transform the mining sector. New innovations like remote monitoring and surveillance,…
2022 predictions: recycling of battery metals set to boom
While some critical metals are affected by supply chain issues caused by geographical or political factors, the one characteristic that…
Empowering mining to achieve equilibrium on the path to sustainability
Humanity faces an existential threat from global heating. As world leaders move on from COP26 in the UK having thrashed…
How robots and automated equipment are mining the future
When declaring robots are the future of any industry, you will often be met with strong reservations and fears of…
Regulating the seabed: determining the future of deep sea mining
For the past 25 years, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has been the deciding authority on mining activities on the…
Five trends that will shape the future of mining
The way the mining industry operates has developed significantly in recent years, and further improvements are afoot as technology advances…
Supply chain unpredictability: mitigating risks through Covid and beyond
The effects of the Covid pandemic rippled out to industries globally, and the mining sector has been heavily impacted by…
Critical lack of critical minerals
Demand for critical minerals is set to soar as more and more countries are pursuing the net-zero goals set out…
How can miners support the clean energy transition
The mining industry is of critical importance in facilitating the transition towards clean energy and greater energy efficiency. From lithium-ion…
How AI and digital transformation is improving underground mining efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation has transformed the way that mines operate. Safety, productivity and sustainability are all key factors…
Health and safety in Industry 4.0: How Normet strives for zero harm
At the forefront of Industry 4.0 and digitalisation is a focus on optimisation, and this reaches beyond improving productivity and…
China and the future of Afghanistan’s mineral wealth
“The Taliban is now sitting on some of the most important strategic minerals in the world.” That’s what Rod Schoonover,…
Mining jobs of the future: Making automation work for us
Robotics, remote technology and digitalisation are all something that we are growing accustomed to seeing in industry 4.0, and increased…
SSAB delivers first batch of fossil fuel-free steel to Volvo
Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB has announced that it has “produced the world’s first fossil-free steel”. The steel was delivered to…
BlackRock joins plans to close coal-fired power stations throughout Asia
Asset manager BlackRock joins plans with other financial institutions, including Citigroup Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc, and the Asian Development Bank,…
Best practises in mining and tunnelling: sustainability and sprayed concrete
Going green is a hot topic across any industry, but the pace in which they’re striving towards sustainability differs greatly.…
Speed and quality with sprayed concrete in the tunneling industry
In addition to improving the safety of personnel working in underground tunneling projects, new machinery and digitalisation often focus on…
How Normet is optimising tunnel boring projects from start to finish
There are a lot of complexities behind optimising tunnel boring projects, but overall there is a simple recipe for ensuring…
The future of rock reinforcement: locally anchored, self-drilling bolts
Mines are increasingly digging deeper to access unexploited minerals, and deeper mines present a whole host of challenges, including rockbursts,…
Waterproof membranes and injections for underground mines and tunnels
Water can prove to be a tyrant during mining or tunnelling operations, whether it is a result of seasonal rainfall…
Normet upgrades its TBM soil conditioner for maximum efficiency
True to its dedication to strive for innovation and sustainability, Normet has continued to develop and optimise its Tunnel Boring…
Remanufacturing paves the way for innovation
The Normet exchange program (modular remanufacturing) offers customers significant savings compared to replacing equipment, as well as being sustainable and…
Building a stronger future with sprayed concrete for underground mining
Technological advancements and improving processes in the mining industry ultimately aim to improve safety, productivity and sustainability. Over the last…
TBM technology and the future of mining
With over 100 TBM project references worldwide and consequently gaining extensive experience at TBM sites and laboratories globally, Normet has…
Underground safety solutions we can rely on: How manufacturers are meeting the challenge
The mining industry produces essential materials that we couldn’t live without, and those working in underground mines risk serious injury…
Mining innovation and digital transformation in the heart of Finland
When people talk about the hubs of innovation, what typically comes to mind are the capital cities of the world’s…
A sneak peek into Canada’s largest transit expansion
Canada’s largest transit expansion project is nearly finished, with completion scheduled for next year. The project includes some incredibly ambitious…
Rebuild and refurbishment services: Reducing downtime and mine equipment costs
Mining accidents, component failures or unforeseen inefficiency: all of these things can lead to costly downtime of your mining and…
Preventing breakdowns: Q&A with Normet’s Arup Chanda
Mining Technology spoke with Arup Chanda, General Manager of Services Business Line at leading underground construction technology company Normet, about…
Normet R&D: battery-electric and automated solutions for the future of mining
Mining Technology spoke with Mark Ryan, vice president of Equipment Offering and Research & Development at Normet, about global mining…
Taking a holistic approach: Improving productivity in mines and tunneling operations
Mining Technology spoke with Mark Ryan, Normet’s Vice President of Equipment Offering and R&D about the industry’s renewed focus on…
Leading the way in dynamic bolt technology: Q&A with Normet’s Himanshu Kapadia
Mining Technology spoke with Normet’s senior vice president of Ground Control and Construction Technologies (GCCT) to discuss the latest developments…
Innovations in rock reinforcement: improving stability and maintaining load bearing capacity
The mining industry is ever-evolving, and rock mechanics are turning to innovative methods to improve the safety, productivity and sustainability…
Digitalisation in mines: the future of connectivity in the mining industry
Digitalisation in mines, including data collection, data transfer and data analysis, is key to improving productivity in the sector. In…
“Traditional but unique”: Underground logistics innovation
When it comes to underground logistics innovation, products and solutions have remained somewhat traditional, particularly when compared with other underground…
Wet mix concrete spraying solutions: repairing and reinforcing tunnel infrastructure
Concrete spraying equipment requires highly skilled workers, so progression towards automated spraying solutions is key to improving efficiently and relieving…
Ed Santamaria Q&A: Safety, sustainability and social responsibility in the mining industry
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…
Rising to safety and productivity challenges: Innovations in underground lifting vehicles
When operating underground lifting vehicles, we are faced with a number of challenges. Mining workers must be kept safe, and…
“An emphasis on safety and productivity”: mechanised scaling solutions in the mining industry
Working to remove loose and potentially dangerous rock material from rock surfaces, scaling plays an essential role in the underground…
Understanding charging and blasting solutions for mines and tunnels
Before the invention of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), drilling and blasting was the only cost-efficient way of creating long tunnels…
From improved ergonomics to personnel safety: The evolution of underground concrete transportation
Underground concrete transportation is an essential work phase in all mines and tunnels where wet concrete spraying method is used…
Innovations in remote diagnostics and connectivity for mines
Given the adverse environments and remote locations the mining industry operates in, it is not always practical for personnel to…
Automation, laser technology and sustainability: innovation in concrete spraying
Concrete spraying is a cost-effective, mechanised technological solution to concrete construction and shaft lining in underground tunnels that improves safety…
Normet and the Indian School of Mines sign MoU to promote collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Department of Mining Machinery Engineering at the Indian Institute of…
Productivity benefits of electric vehicles for underground mines
With mines under increasing pressure to optimise productivity and reduce operational costs, electric vehicles present a solution. Upgrading to an…
Enhancing safety in underground mines with electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are increasingly seen by mining operators as an effective way to not only slash a facility’s carbon footprint,…
From labour-intensive to fully-automated: The evolution of underground concrete spraying
Concrete spraying or shotcrete has become a critical component of safe and productive mine and tunnel operations around the world.…
Innovations in battery electric vehicles: How Normet is leading the charge
Recent years have seen a huge upsurge in the number of electric vehicles on our roads. By the end of…
‘The beginning of the journey’: Understanding the future of mining
In this technological age, with new possibilities emerging seemingly every day, the future of mining is difficult to predict. Yet…
Normet pioneers battery-based charging of underground explosives
Danger and safety hazards will always be key issues for the mining industry, as reflected in its ongoing journey in…
The importance of sustainability in mining operations
As mining companies around the world grapple with cost-reduction schemes and improving site safety, there are a range of key…
Kari Hämäläinen Q&A: Taking a holistic approach to mining equipment
Leading the mining industry into a more digital and sustainable era, Normet are world experts in essential underground equipment and…