Palantir Technologies will deploy its Palantir Foundry analytic tool across Westrac’s servicing and rebuild operations centres in Perth.
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$1 million injection for WesTrac technology centre
The Western Australian Government has invested $1 million towards the expansion of the WesTrac Technology Training Centre (WTTC) at Collie, to create new training and job opportunities.
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Safety-first approach drives remote dozer solution
While safety performance is always a key consideration when new technology and work practices are implemented in the Australian mining industry, it is not always the primary reason.
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WesTrac makes noise suppression its own
WesTrac has bolstered its noise suppression capabilities with the acquisition of Hushpak Engineering, an Australian manufacturer for the mining, manufacturing and construction industries.
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Preparing the workforce for an autonomous future
A collaboration between WesTrac and Rio Tinto has led to the creation of a tailored program to teach team members the fundamentals of operating within an autonomous mine site.
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The mining region in Western Australia’s quiet corner
As demand for raw minerals to manufacture electric batteries increases, the South West region is quickly establishing itself as a sleeping giant of the Western Australian resources sector.
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Autonomous training milestone for Rio Tinto and WesTrac
More than 100 Rio Tinto employees have completed Automated Haulage Systems (AHS) training at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie over the past six months in preparation for work at the new Gudai-Darri mine in the Pilbara.
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WesTrac adds third facility to Rio Tinto services
WesTrac’s Geraldton facility will rebuild dozens of Rio Tinto’s Pilbara-based heavy machines until 2025, as part of a project organised by the Mid West Development Commission (MWDC).
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Deriving value from the digital transformation of mining equipment
The Australian mining sector is recognised as a global innovator when it comes to mining technology for improving productivity, efficiency, safety and quality across large and diverse fleets.
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Three billion tonnes hauled, not one driver
Caterpillar has accomplished a milestone with three billion tonnes being hauled using its MineStar Command autonomous technology.
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Newmont to extend Boddington life with autonomous fleet
Newmont has delivered first production from its new autonomous truck fleet at the Boddington gold mine in Western Australia.
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WesTrac launches autonomous training facility in WA
WesTrac has opened an autonomous technology training centre near Collie in Western Australia – the second facility of its kind in the world.
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WesTrac enhances safety by removing workers from live equipment tasks
Caterpillar dealer WesTrac is boosting safety across Australian mine sites by removing personnel from working within the footprint of live equipment for up to 90 per cent of common maintenance tasks.
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Thiess trials autonomous drilling technology at Mount Pleasant
Thiess has collaborated with Caterpillar and WesTrac to trial autonomous drilling at the Mount Pleasant coal mine operation in New South Wales.
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WesTrac offers 250 job opportunities
WesTrac is on the hunt for Western Australian-based workers to fill 250 mechanical and electrical jobs for the company.
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WesTrac cuts equipment costs with used parts business
Caterpillar dealer WesTrac has introduced a new way to sell used, refurbished and as-new parts through its Flexiparts & Mining Services.
The company hopes the new business will provide more affordable
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WesTrac chooses Collie for WA automation centre
WesTrac is set to build a Western Australian technology training facility in Collie that will focus on providing courses in autonomous operations.
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WesTrac upskills workforce to meet technological change
Mining machinery is developing quickly with modern technology. Equipment company WesTrac is demonstrating how its workforce can develop alongside the technology.
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Fortescue awards $35m contract to Pilbara businesses
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded a major component overhaul and replacement services (MCORS) contract to three contractors based in Port Hedland in Western Australia.
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WesTrac to launch Australia’s first Cat MD6250 drill
WesTrac will introduce the first Cat MD6250 rotary blasthole drill in Australia this week.
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