Sandvik used its Future of Mining 2026 event in Turku to set a new underground electrification strategy built around a “Toro standard” for its battery-electric load and haul fleet. Head of BEV Strategy Tommi Valkonen outlined plans to unify battery systems and controls across Toro-branded loaders and trucks, targeting faster battery swaps and simplified maintenance compared with today’s mixed platforms. The strategy signals tighter integration of BEV hardware, software and charging, with implications for mine power design, fleet standardisation and lifecycle cost modelling.

Omniflex is installing a new wireless telemetry system across the Nkomati nickel plant in South Africa to restore mine-wide monitoring of water and pumping infrastructure as the operation restarts after a R753 million ($46 million) investment. The system replaces legacy Omniflex equipment supplied under previous ownerships and is expected to give centralised visibility of dam levels, boreholes and pump stations over the entire site. For engineers, the upgrade signals renewed focus on remote supervision of dewatering and process water balance ahead of ramp-up.

Liebherr-Australia has opened a new mining training centre in Perth, Western Australia, built around an administrative hub with three dedicated training rooms housing three machine simulators, including a T 264 haul truck unit. The facility is designed for advanced, technology-enabled training for mine operators, maintenance personnel and Liebherr support teams from sites across Australia. For mines running large Liebherr truck and excavator fleets, the centre enables off-site operator upskilling, scenario-based training and reduced in-pit onboarding time.