THE MINING INDUSTRY is overflowing with radical equipment . Companies like Caterpillar and Atlas Copco have launched some of the most technologically-advanced machinery in recent years and the pace isn ’ t slowing down . Equipment is becoming smarter , faster , and safer , helping mining companies improve productivity while keeping operating costs at a minimum .

We spoke with the industry ’ s leading equipment manufacturers and the engineers behind their newest inventions to find out what the mining industry can expect in the future .

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