Machinery
Picket line at the mine
“ On a mine site , one of the issues we have is that we expose operators to machinery for long periods of time . We have fatigue issues , so it takes our people away from the front line .”
“ It should also actually introduce a lot more hours onto the machines , so you can actually use the machinery more because you don ’ t need lunch breaks , you don ’ t need crib times or shift changes ,” Day said .
The next chapter The implementation of newer technology won ’ t stop with driverless trucks . Mining companies have already been linked with other technological advances .
According to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority , Leighton Holdings Ltd ’ s mining units , which works with mining giant Glencore , already holds a license to operate unmanned aerial vehicles ,
22 June 2014