Ore-sensing technologies will be integrated into the Cat Precision Mining ecosystem

Caterpillar Inc. has partnered with IMA Engineering to enhance the Cat Precision Mining initiative. This collaboration aims to use new technology to provide real-time, detailed information about ore, enabling sites to improve the efficiency and accuracy of mining operations.

"Mining is going through a transformative shift to digitalized, autonomous operations," says Jukka Raatikainen, CEO of IMA Engineering, highlighting the importance of teamwork in advancing the mining industry. "Disruptive solutions are required to reach the ambitious levels set by the industry for safe, efficient, and sustainable mining. Our collaboration with Caterpillar is enabling that change." 

Cat Precision Mining is Caterpillar's strategy to improve every step of the mining process from extraction to processing. By incorporating real-time data and the latest technologies, this initiative aims to ensure that mining operations can adjust more quickly and precisely to the natural variations in ore.

"Our goal with Cat Precision Mining is to give our customers the tools they need to make quick and accurate decisions, leading to better handling and processing of materials," says Marc Cameron, senior vice president of Caterpillar Resource Industries Sales, Services, and Technology division. "We believe the collaboration will ultimately elevate the industry's standards in mining productivity and efficiency."

The joint effort will focus on using IMA Engineering's sensitive ore sensing technologies in different stages of mining, and integrating them into the Caterpillar ecosystem. These technologies are designed to accurately identify and analyze the material properties of ore as it is mined and processed so low-quality material is classified as waste and not processed.