Winners at the Global Resources Innovation Expo’s GRX Industry Awards in Perth recognised advances across automation, decarbonisation and digital mining, with Pitcrew AI taking the Craig Senger Excellence in Export Award for its computer-vision tyre inspection systems now deployed at multiple international mine sites. Other awards covered emerging leaders and METS innovators delivering solutions in areas such as remote operations, data analytics and low‑emission equipment. For engineers, the results point to rapid uptake of AI‑driven condition monitoring and export‑ready Australian technology in mine maintenance and productivity improvement.

allmineral is expanding from its core wet and dry processing technologies – including air-pulsed density separation, fluidised bed density sorting, magnetic separation and jigging – into integrated ore sorting solutions. Director of Business Development Richard Monteiro Ferreira describes a “separation suite” approach that combines sensor-based ore sorters with downstream jigging and fluidised bed units to optimise cut-off grades and reduce plant mass pull. For plant designers, the key shift is treating ore sorting as a front-end upgrade stage tightly coupled to existing gravity and magnetic circuits rather than a standalone bolt-on.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is developing a hybrid haul truck drive that couples its mtu Series 4000 diesel engines with a high‑performance electric drivetrain, with field trials scheduled from autumn 2026 at an operating mine. The architecture targets fuel and CO₂ reductions by using electric propulsion for traction while retaining conventional engines for peak load and range. For mine operators, the package offers a retrofit‑friendly path towards lower emissions and fuel burn without immediate replacement of existing ultra‑class truck fleets.