Mining systems integrator Armstrong Industrial argues that meeting 2030 interim carbon and water targets will depend on “smarter” end‑to‑end mining systems rather than isolated equipment upgrades. Divyanshu Shrivastava points to gaps between corporate net zero commitments and site‑level execution, citing fragmented data, poorly integrated process control, and limited real‑time visibility across drilling, hauling and processing circuits. The piece signals growing demand for interoperable automation, energy‑aware dispatch, and water‑optimised plant control strategies that can be retrofitted into existing brownfield operations.

Volvo Days 2026 in Eskilstuna is showcasing Volvo CE’s strategy for mining, with senior management outlining investment priorities in electric and autonomous haulage fleets and digital fleet management platforms. Demonstrations are expected to centre on battery-electric articulated haulers, trolley-assist concepts and connected machine monitoring, building on existing deployments in Scandinavian quarrying and underground operations. For mine operators, the focus is on lowering diesel consumption and emissions while integrating OEM telematics with site dispatch and maintenance systems to improve equipment availability and haul cycle control.

PLS’ Pilgangoora P1000 expansion in Western Australia has pushed TOMRA sensor-based ore sorting from trial phase to fully integrated unit operation in day-to-day hard rock lithium processing, after several years of continuous running. The industrial-scale installation is now delivering consistent spodumene feed quality and demonstrating stable performance under variable ore conditions, giving Pilgangoora greater long-term resource flexibility. For other lithium pegmatite projects, the case validates sensor-based sorting as a viable front-end circuit option to debottleneck plants and upgrade marginal ore.