REMA TIP TOP has launched MCube CAM, a smartphone-based system that uses AI-supported video analysis to inspect conveyor belt top covers, automating a task traditionally done by manual visual checks. The tool records belt surface condition in real time and feeds data into the company’s MCube monitoring ecosystem, enabling faster detection of damage, wear and splice issues. For mine operators, this points to more consistent inspection intervals, reduced downtime from unexpected belt failures, and better documentation of belt condition for maintenance planning.

Metso has agreed to divest its Häggblom-branded loading and hauling business in Finland and Sweden to Miilux Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of wear-resistant steels and personal protection solutions using its own proprietary brands and alloys. The deal, which follows a strategic review launched in August 2025, shifts Häggblom’s truck body and bucket operations to an owner focused on abrasion-resistant plate and liner systems. For mine operators, the move signals closer integration between mobile equipment attachments and high-hardness wear materials, potentially affecting lifecycle cost and maintenance strategies for truck fleets and loaders.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions has begun series assembly of its Volvo FH Autonomous mining trucks at Volvo Buses’ Säffle plant in Sweden, marking the shift from pilot builds to industrial production. The facility, long used for high-volume bus manufacturing, has been retooled to integrate V.A.S. autonomous hardware and software stacks directly into the FH platform on the main line. For mine operators, this signals impending availability of OEM-built autonomous haul trucks with factory-integrated perception, control and redundancy systems rather than retrofit kits.