Sandvik and Glencore roll out collision-avoidance technology

Sandvik Mining and Glencore International AG have expanded an existing partnership to complement operational safety and efficiency and optimise performance across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet.

Under the expanded partnership, Sandvik can deliver its fully OEM-agnostic Newtrax Collision Avoidance Safety technology and the Newtrax Mining Data Platform (MDP) to complement operational safety and efficiency and continue to optimise performance across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet.

Implementation of these solutions on Sandvik and third-party equipment is currently underway at Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Raglan nickel mine in Canada.

The Newtrax product offers a scalable, OEM-agnostic safety and data solution designed to meet the evolving needs of modern underground mining operations.

The system supports multiple levels of protection, from proximity detection systems to fully automated collision avoidance systems and integrates seamlessly with the Newtrax MDP.

This powerful combination supports mines, regardless of their digital maturity, to enhance safety, gain real-time operational insights and drive productivity across mixed equipment fleets.

Glencore Copper Africa chief executive Mark Davis comments on the technology.

“Glencore is committed to incorporating technologies that can help create a workplace free from fatalities and injuries and improve operational efficiency,” he said.

“The integration of Newtrax systems reflects our focus on safety and innovation at all levels of our global operations.”

The existing partnership already encompasses Sandvik equipment, spare parts and rock tools. With the addition of Newtrax safety solutions, the partnership adds solutions contributing to safer, smarter mining.

Sandvik Mining automation vice president David Halett comments on the partnership.

“We appreciate Glencore’s continued partnership and trust in Sandvik and our technologies and look forward to delivering Newtrax safety solutions and continuing in the journey towards zero harm together,” he said.

“Their decision to implement our Newtrax safety solutions shows a strong vote of confidence in our technology and purpose.”

“At Sandvik, we don’t just talk about safety, we deliver it.”