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Latest autonomous mining developments, partnerships, and Open Autonomy implementations. Industry updates on standards, regulations, and technology.

Conceptual art shows an autonomous haul truck. Its transparent bed reveals a glowing battery icon merged with a digital network grid, forming the truck's silhouette. The image features electric blue and neon green against industrial grays, with cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field, and dynamic composition, symbolizing electrification and autonomy in mining.

Energy Meets Autonomy: Why CATL + EACON Could Change the Game

CATL and EACON’s partnership could mark a turning point for mining. With 2,000+ electric autonomous trucks already running, the question now is whether open standards can keep up—and shape a flexible, interoperable future for electrified autonomy.

Nov 113 min read

Yellow dump truck with digital grid overlay and artificial intelligence silhouette in futuristic industrial setting. Dark, moody atmosphere.

Komatsu + Applied Intuition: Onboard Intelligence and the Future of Mining Autonomy

Komatsu and Applied Intuition are reshaping mining autonomy with onboard intelligence, software-defined vehicles, and EMESRT Level 9 safety compliance. Will this progress drive openness—or create closed ecosystems? Explore what this means for the future of mining.

Oct 85 min read

Aerial view of a mining site with digital network icons overlaid. Blue sky, green hills, and cloud patterns create a futuristic, tech-infused mood.

When Mining Giants Embrace Open Standards: Analyzing Epiroc's Autonomy Strategy

Epiroc's September 2024 rebranding of ASI Mining's Mobius to LinkOA signals more than corporate integration—it's a major technology provider's commitment to OEM-agnostic mining automation. With successful deployment at Hancock Iron Ore proving mixed fleet interoperability at scale, LinkOA demonstrates that Open Autonomy has moved from concept to commercial reality.

Sep 243 min read

International Mining Magazine September 2025 issue cover with yellow haul truck in mine pit

International Mining Magazine Highlights the Industry’s Shift Toward Open Autonomy

The September 2025 issue of International Mining Magazine features Welcome to OpenAutonomy.com , underscoring the mining industry’s shift toward open, interoperable autonomy and the growing need for vendor-neutral knowledge resources.

Sep 192 min read

In a modern quarry landscape at sunset, featuring a large, autonomous haul truck in motion in the sharp foreground. Various makes and models of mining equipment are subtly visible in the softly blurred background. A subtle, glowing digital network grid overlays the scene, symbolizing connectivity and interoperability

Komatsu and Pronto Partnership: A Milestone for Quarry Autonomy – and a Moment to Consider Openness

Komatsu and Pronto bring Smart Quarry autonomy to smaller operations — a major step forward. The bigger question: will the industry insist on true openness and interoperability?

Aug 283 min read

Realistic digital art depicting a collaborative mining ecosystem. Abstract representation of one autonomous haul truck navigating an open-pit mine, connected by glowing data streams.

Australia's First EACON Retrofit Arrives: A Milestone for Open Autonomy

A Komatsu HD1500 named "Jerry" has arrived at Norton Gold Fields in Western Australia, becoming the first truck in Australia retrofitted with EACON's autonomous technology. This milestone demonstrates the viability of OEM-agnostic retrofit solutions and represents a significant step forward for open autonomy principles in Australian mining.

Aug 123 min read

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Pronto's Acquisition of SafeAI Signals Evolution in OEM-Agnostic Autonomy

Pronto's acquisition of SafeAI unites two OEM-agnostic autonomy pioneers, creating a comprehensive platform from camera-only to ASIL D-certified systems. This consolidation raises questions about the future of open standards in mining automation while potentially strengthening the case for interoperable solutions. These elements are optimized for search while accurately representing the article's analytical perspective on the acquisition and its significance for the Open Auto

Aug 63 min read

China's 300-Truck Vision: What Yimin Tells Us About Autonomous Mining's Two-Speed Future

The recent deployment of 100 autonomous electric mining trucks at China's Yimin mine represents more than just another milestone—it’s a signal. With plans to scale to 300 autonomous trucks, this single operation will soon surpass the autonomous fleets of many Western mining companies combined. The contrast raises an uncomfortable question: Are we witnessing the emergence of two fundamentally different approaches to mining automation?

Jul 103 min read