Heidelberg Materials is accelerating a global rollout of autonomous heavy mobile equipment across its quarries, signalling quarry-scale adoption of autonomous haulage systems comparable to large open-pit mines. The company is working with Applied Intuition and Pronto for autonomy software and validation, sensmore for sensor and perception solutions, and Epiroc for compatible haul trucks and drilling platforms. For geotechnical and quarry planners, this points to tighter integration of fleet autonomy with shorter haul profiles, smaller truck classes and less severe duty cycles than typical mining AHS deployments.

Cementation Canada has secured the underground ore and waste handling system construction contract at Alamos Gold’s Island Gold Mine in Dubreuilville, Ontario, returning after completing underground development and construction work there in 2019 and 2021. The scope centres on new materials handling infrastructure to support Island Gold’s expanding underground operations, where hoisting capacity and efficient waste movement are key constraints in deep narrow-vein mining. For geotechnical and mining teams, the award signals continued capital investment in underground materials handling upgrades rather than short-term contract development.

Komatsu Rental has expanded its full-service equipment rental offering into Western Australia, giving contractors in construction, quarrying and mining short- and medium-term access to Komatsu earthmoving and production machinery without capital outlay. The fleet includes late-model excavators, loaders and haul trucks with factory-integrated telematics and emissions-compliant engines, supplied with maintenance, parts and condition monitoring bundled into the hire rate. For project managers facing tighter delivery timelines and cost pressures, the model allows rapid up- or down-scaling of fleet size without long-term ownership risk or workshop overheads.