Inspenet, July 30, 2023.
In recent years there has been a significant advance in automation within mining companies, which has improved the safety of operations and reduced operating costs. The African gold mines Syama in Mali and Kibali in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are prominent examples of automated mining.
The giant Metso, internationally recognized for supplying equipment to mining companies, announced on July 24 the acquisition of the Australian company Brouwer Engineering. Although the amount of the transaction has not been disclosed, this acquisition will allow the Finnish company to consolidate its position in automation systems, control and electrical solutions for bulk material handling systems in the mining industry. This step reinforces the growing importance of automation in the optimization and efficiency of mining operations.
Automated mining to strengthen the industry
“This acquisition is an important step in Metso Services’ ambition to strengthen its automation and control capabilities. Brouwer’s experience complements Metso’s capabilities in large mechanical retrofit projects,” said Sami Takaluoma, President of Metso’s Service Division.
Automation in the mining industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, especially due to the advancement of technologies such as 4G, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT). In order to improve efficiency and safety in certain operations, more and more mining companies are choosing to automate their extraction and transportation processes.
In Africa, this momentum is most visible at the Syama gold mine in Mali, which is billed as the world’s first fully automated mine, and at the Kibali mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, owned by the world’s second-largest gold producer, Barrick. Gold.
These projects have been leading examples of automation success in the mining industry, prompting other companies to follow suit in search of operational improvements and higher levels of safety.
Source and photo: https://www.agenceecofin.com/mines/2507-110613-automatisation-des-mines-le-finlandais-metso-rachete-l-australien-brouwer-engineering
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