RCT - Technology leading the way at African diamond mine

Autonomous solutions provider RCT has completed an automation project for a major mining company at its open-cut diamond mine in South Africa.
They installed and commissioned their ControlMaster® Line-of-Site solution to a CAT 994 Wheel Loader which has been utilised to clear pit benches of debris falling from the crest of the bench above.
RCT’s locally-based Field Service Technician carried out commissioning works and empowered site equipment operators with the training necessary to efficiently manage the wheel loader.
RCT’s Johannesburg-based Business Development Manager for Africa Mike Thomas said the project has been a great success.
“South Africa’s Department of Mining Regulations prohibited any mining personnel to be in close proximity with the bench’s toe. The Line-of-Sight technology meant equipment operators could stand at a safe distance in accordance with regulations and carry out their work as if they were sitting in the machine’s cab,” Mr Thomas said.

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