We are pleased to announce our new strategic partnership with Mining3. Together, we aim to democratise autonomous operations for the mining industry by providing retrofit capabilities for automation in new, legacy and mixed OEM fleets – significantly lowering the hurdle for entry for all operators.
Mining3 collaborates with mining companies, solution providers, and universities to develop and deliver breakthrough innovations that address the key industry challenges of productivity, sustainability, and safety. The collaboration, powered by Mining3’s extensive global mining network, will accelerate the transition of automated vehicle solutions into mining operations, demonstrating the power of collaboration in the industry.
“Our partnership with Mining3 represents a major milestone for ABD Solutions, as we believe collaboration across the industry is the fastest route to innovation and delivering a truly superior product,” said Rory Grunerud, Managing Director of ABD Solutions. “Our approach to automation is different with our robotic offering – we’re focused on lowering the barrier to entry and making autonomous operations accessible to all. By combining our expertise, we can support operations in transitioning to automation on their terms while maximising the value of their existing fleets.”
Since 1991, Mining3 has been a leader in developing innovations that enhance industry profitability, productivity, and safety. Focusing on new and modified mining methods, cutting-edge equipment, and operational control, Mining3 brings together industry and research expertise to deliver transformational technology that improves productivity, sustainability, and safety in the mining industry. Their partnership with technology experts and engineers works collaboratively to solve key technical challenges and accelerate the delivery of real-world solutions to the market.
“This collaboration aligns with Mining3’s strategy to grow a network of technology innovators with unique capabilities that can transform the mining industry,” said Dr Neville Plint, Mining3 CEO.
Dr Alan Tordoir, Director of New Mining Technologies said he was excited to join forces with ABD Solutions. “This partnership unlocks value within today’s operational environments through the transition of existing vehicle fleets into autonomous solutions and enables the application of cutting-edge technologies to support novel mining applications and future innovations.”