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Barrick Mining and Komatsu Partner for Autonomous Haulage
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 12:50 am ET1min read
Nevada Gold Mines and Komatsu have launched a partnership to implement Komatsu's FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System in the US. This initiative aims to enhance safety and efficiency by automating haul trucks, supported by a 5G network. Barrick Mining has a strong financial performance and strategic growth initiatives, with a Buy rating and C$28.50 price target from analysts. The company's robust operational efficiency and solid balance sheet support its stability.
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), a joint venture between Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) and Newmont (NYSE: NEM), has partnered with Komatsu to implement the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) across their surface operations in the US. This marks the first deployment of the system in the country, aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency by automating the fleet of 300-tonne and 230-tonne haul trucks.The collaboration, announced by Barrick Mining CEO Mark Bristow, seeks to minimize employee exposure to hazards by reducing the need for onboard operators. The FrontRunner AHS will provide more predictable fleet performance, better fuel consumption, and continuous operations, contributing to a safer and more sustainable future for mining [1].
The deployment of the system will be supported by a customized 5G communications infrastructure provided by Sedna and Nokia. This network will ensure high-speed, low-latency connectivity, enabling real-time data exchange and safe, remote equipment operation [2].
The partnership underscores Barrick Mining's commitment to innovation and workplace safety. The company's robust financial performance and strategic growth initiatives, including a Buy rating and a C$28.50 price target from analysts, reflect its stability and potential for future growth [3].
The launch of the autonomous haulage system is a significant milestone for the mining industry in the US, marking a major step forward in the adoption of advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and safety [4].
References:
[1] https://www.mining.com/nevada-gold-mines-komatsu-launch-autonomous-haulage-partnership-in-the-us/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nevada-gold-mines-komatsu-deploy-142235487.html
[3] https://simplywall.st/stocks/ca/materials/tsx-abx/barrick-mining-shares/news/how-investors-may-respond-to-barrick-mining-tsxabx-announcin
[4] https://www.facebook.com/barrick.mining.corporation/posts/big-news-from-nevada-nevada-gold-mines-and-komatsu-have-officially-launched-thei/1239459351544745/
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