REMA TIP TOP has launched MCube RFP Mobile 2.0, an upgraded mobile condition monitoring system targeting conveyor rollers, where around 75% of mechanical faults on conveyor systems originate. The tool uses sensor-based roller measurements and structured inspection workflows to capture precise vibration and temperature data in the field, feeding it into a central MCube platform. For mine operators, this enables earlier detection of failing idlers, more targeted shutdown planning, and better prioritisation of belt walkdowns on long overland and plant conveyors.

Endura Mining has awarded Macmahon Mining New Zealand a five-year underground mining contract at the Snowy River gold mine, valued at about A$406.2 million and scheduled to start in October 2026. Macmahon will take on core underground production activities under a single integrated scope, signalling a substantial re-entry into the New Zealand hard-rock sector for the contractor. The long-term, high-value package points to sustained demand for specialised underground fleet, ground support, and local workforce mobilisation in a relatively remote West Coast setting.

Sandvik has launched xCell Banshee and xCell Hydra digital ground support tools at the ACG Caving Conference 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, targeting real‑time insight into rock bolt performance and ground behaviour in cave and hard‑rock mines. The systems use instrumented bolts and connected sensors to capture load and deformation data, enabling engineers to track support performance over time rather than relying solely on periodic visual inspections. Sandvik positions the tools within its existing digital ground support portfolio, signalling further integration with mine monitoring and data platforms.