Anglo American is a leading global mining company with a broad range of future development options, providing many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world. It uses innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources in a safe and sustainable way.

Last year, the company implemented cutting-edge technology at the Quellaveco copper mine in Peru. It uses digital twin technology which allows for virtual replicas of the equipment and infrastructure to be made, displaying information on technical characteristics and operation, with the same data as that provided by the sensors installed in the mine.

Caterpillar focuses on developing technologies in the areas of automation, remote control, and autonomy. Caterpillar’s mining customers work to enable the energy transition by utilising safe, productive and sustainable mining solutions.

The company launched the first remote-controlled machine back in 1968 and continues to innovate to ensure equipment is safer, cleaner and smarter for businesses. The company completes work with digital twin technologies and 3D printing to ensure customer satisfaction as well as more sustainable innovation. 

Caterpillar Mining leverages the broad Caterpillar portfolio to meet the needs of the mining industry. From underground coal mines in Chile to surface gold mines in Mali to the oil sands of Canada, Cat products offer the broadest line of underground and surface mining equipment in the industry.

BHP is a world-leading resources company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with products sold worldwide. It is among the world’s top producers of commodities like iron ore, copper, nickel, and steelmaking coal.

The company incorporates robotics and automation technologies into its mining operations, which includes the use of automated drilling and blasting systems and robotic vehicles. In particular, BHP announced a collaboration with tech giant Microsoft to utilise artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to boost copper production in Chile.

BHP has operated Escondida, an open-cut mine located in the Atacama Desert in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile, for more than 30 years.

Concerning sustainable practices, BHP deploys technology for environmental monitoring. Under its 2030 healthy environment goal, the company aims to focus on the creation of nature positive outcomes by having at least 30% of its land and water under conservation, restoration or regenerative practices by 2030.