Mining Innovations of the Future

Copper NuWave™ . Designed and implemented by Rio Tinto , the technology maximizes mineral recovery while reducing waste . It also has the ability to cut water and energy consumption . The company is currently testing the technology at its Kennecott Utah Copper mine in the U . S .

The use of mining equipment simulator systems is on the rise in recent months as companies utilize the innovative technology to train operators . The use of simulation technology has a wealth of advantages including aiding in recruitment processes , improvements in productivity and reaction times in emergency situations .

Within the next few years , the use of mining simulation technology could very well be utilized across the mining spectrum . ( See picture on opening spread ).

One of the more anticipated innovations for the mining industry is the revitalization of excavators . Companies like Volvo and Doosan are helping to make the excavator of the future bigger , smarter , safer and more powerful . Together , the two have designed some of the most futuristic concepts that could very well come to fruition in the next few years .

Rio Tinto is already working on commissioning the world ’ s first

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