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Mining’s biggest trucks no longer need drivers, and the economics are starting to show
Autonomous haul trucks are already moving billions of tonnes of iron ore, gold and other materials across some of the world’s largest mines. Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue have pushed driverless haulage into large-scale commercial operations, while Komatsu has commissioned its 1,000th ultra-class autonomous truck. The next disruption is moving beyond removing drivers as fleet-management software begins coordinating traffic, equipment utilisation, maintenance and, increasingly, the energy needed to run battery-electric mining fleets.
ASX 200 climbs to two-week high as miners reignite commodity supercycle trade, BHP, Rio Tinto and Sandfire lead broad materials rally
Base metals are flat. Iron ore hasn't moved. So why are BHP, Rio Tinto and Sandfire ripping the ASX 200 to a two-week high? Sentiment is rotating fast.
Why mining fleet management software has become the contested control layer of the next mining capex cycle
Caterpillar wants 2,000 autonomous trucks by 2030. Komatsu just commissioned its 1,000th. The fleet management software war underneath is bigger.
Civmec (ASX:CVL) bags BHP Port Hedland PDP2 civils contract, Fortescue EV infra work
Civmec lands A$400M in new contracts with BHP and Fortescue. Find out how this boosts its role in mining infrastructure and electrification plans.
GenusPlus (ASX:GNP) wins A$135m in new Fortescue, Western Power contracts—too late to buy?
GenusPlus bags A$135M in energy infrastructure contracts from Fortescue and Western Power. Find out what’s driving the surge in ASX:GNP investor interest.
Fortescue launches pioneering electrolyser manufacturing facility in Gladstone
Fortescue has officially inaugurated its cutting-edge electrolyser manufacturing facility in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, marking a significant milestone in…