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Haile Gold Mine Invests in Employee and Community Development with Immersive Technologies Training Solution
Haile Gold Mine Invests in Employee and Community Development with Immersive Technologies Training Solution
12th February 2024

Throughout the production and exploration of the Haile Gold Mine, OceanaGold has remained committed to the safety of their employees, the environment, and the local community. Their investment in... 


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4IR progressing in African mining
26th January 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and systems becoming more prevalent in African mining, mining equipment simulator provider Immersive Technologies is focusing on digitisation... 


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Simulators drive safety at diamond mine
29th September 2023 By: Lynne Davies

To improve new-employee integration and ensure that existing employees are continually upskilled, mining equipment simulator provider Immersive Technologies has supplied multiple high-fidelity,... 


An important foundation is the integration of technology in training programmes
Safety training to keep up with changing technologies
7th September 2023

Training within the mining sector is a fast-changing field, driven by technological advancements, evolving safety standards and the need for a more skilled workforce. Keeping up with these demands... 


Outstanding Operational Gains - Immersive Technologies’ 14th Annual Business Improvement Award 
Outstanding Operational Gains - Immersive Technologies’ 14th Annual Business Improvement Award 
4th September 2023

Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its 14th annual Global Business Improvement Award which acknowledges the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies who use simulation... 


Delivering Value in Mining Leads to Record Year for Immersive Technologies
3rd April 2023

In their 30th anniversary year, Immersive Technologies has powered ahead in delivering a record number of workforce development and mine training solutions for the industry, leading to significant... 


Immersive Technologies Celebrates  30 Year Anniversary
13th March 2023

From humble beginnings producing computer-based training for companies like BHP, Caltex, WesTrac and Macmahon, it didn’t take long for our founders to be trusted by mining customers to develop a... 


EPSA and Immersive Technologies Partner in Global Mining Workforce Development 
28th November 2022

Immersive Technologies and EPSA have partnered in a number of community workforce development projects.  For a phosphate project in Saudi Arabia, EPSA has implemented a Komatsu HD785-7 Simulator... 


Iron Ore Mining Operation Invests in AHS Workforce Training Solutions
27th October 2022

An iron ore mining operation has invested in workforce development solutions from Immersive Technologies to boost the capability of their heavy equipment operator workforce.  Headquartered in Perth... 


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Virtual technologies gaining traction
19th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The onset of Covid-19 prompted mining companies globally to adopt remote and virtual technologies that they otherwise might not have implemented, says mining simulation technology solutions... 


PRO5 Simulators provide quality workforce development for Indonesian mining operations
18th August 2022

As the coal mining industry in Indonesia seeks increased output, the need for quality workforce development tools has also increased. A holistic solution was needed to develop competent heavy... 


Five mining companies recognized for performance excellence - Immersive Technologies’ 13th annual Business Improvement Award
2nd August 2022

Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its 13th annual Global Business Improvement Award. Immersive Technologies recognizes the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies... 


Tata Steel – delivering real results in training
21st July 2022

Tata Steel’s Noamundi Iron Mine in Jharkhand, India recently achieved significant load and haul efficiencies from a continuous improvement project supported by Immersive Technologies and Vareli... 


Liebherr and Immersive Technologies renew agreement
21st July 2022

With 16 years of delivering Liebherr advanced equipment simulators for mining customers, Immersive Technologies and Liebherr have chosen to renew their technical information agreement for a further... 


Hitachi Construction Machinery and Immersive Technologies extend exclusive partnership agreement
21st July 2022

Since 2007, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM) and Immersive Technologies have had a Technical License Agreement and a Partnership Agreement in place. These two agreements seek to... 


Workforce training solutions for underground mining in Greece
11th March 2022

Hellas Gold S.A. is the first mining company to deploy simulation-based training from Immersive Technologies in Greece, marking the 47th country where Immersive Technologies’ workforce training... 


Technology can fast track skills development in the mining sector in 2022
8th March 2022

By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA 08 March 2022 


15 years of workforce optimization solutions for Liebherr fleet owners
11th November 2021

Immersive Technologies have a strong history of supporting mining customers in the development of safe and productive equipment operators. Over the past 15 years they have brought the most... 


Immersive Technologies launches “world first” mining simulator technology at MINExpo 2021
1st October 2021

The PRO5 has been unveiled for the first time publicly at MINExpo, along with the announcement of its new innovations. Equipped with a professional grade visual system, the PRO5 is the first mining... 


Partner deemed fundamental for operator training
13th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Australia-headquartered global mining simulation technology solutions provider Immersive Technologies has been deemed fundamental in assisting Portuguese mining and construction firm Mota-Engil to... 


Five mining companies recognized for performance excellence - Immersive Technologies’ 12th annual business improvement award
8th July 2021

Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its 12th annual Global Business Improvement Award. Immersive Technologies recognizes the most outstanding resultsachieved by mining companies who... 


Craig Franck
Craig Franck
16th April 2021 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we feature Craig Franck, sales and operations manager of Ya Batho, a mining technology company with a focus on communication and real-time location systems used in underground or opencast... 


Revolutionizing Supervisor Training: WorksiteVR - Mine Standards Training
31st March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies provides learning systems with high levels of learning retention and skills transfer, engineered to solve mining challenges around safety, productivity and equipment... 


Zeppelin International to utilize Workforce Optimization Solutions from Immersive Technologies
12th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zeppelin International, one of the largest Caterpillar® Dealers in Europe and CIS region, with the support of technology and services from Immersive Technologies, is set to provide comprehensive... 


BREAKING BOUNDARIES
The Remote Training Station solution enhances physical distancing while preserving quality outcomes and learning engagement
Workforce plan invaluable in crisis
10th July 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Having an actionable and implementable workforce plan in these uncertain times is more important than ever, says workforce development solutions provider Immersive Technologies Europe, Middle East... 


CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT
Provides immediate recognition of return on investment through workforce development techniques
Company delivers remote solutions
5th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Covid-19 and the consequent physical-distancing requirements have raised challenges for every mining company, especially in delivering effective training and face-to-face coaching, says global... 


Combating the Crisis with Training Digitization
2nd June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

COVID-19 Impact on Workforce Performance The COVID-19 crisis has brought many new workforce development challenges to the mining sector, making it more difficult to optimize workforce performance... 


5G networks can help rebuild economies – Ericsson CEO
29th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

The rapid deployment of fifth-generation (5G) technologies could enable countries to rebuild faster after lockdowns owing to the Covid-19 pandemic left many economies in tatters. 5G is widely... 


MAUN TRAINING CENTRE

The mining simulators are deployed to optimise operational techniques for new hires
Trainer to benefit from investment, mature sector
22nd May 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Virtual mining training solutions provider Immersive Technologies is encouraged by the “maturity level” of companies in Botswana, particularly in terms of technology. It is, therefore, looking... 


ONE OF A KIND 
This service is the only platform currently available that integrates machine operational data with training data
Service launched to analyse training needs, performance
8th May 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Global mining technology and workforce optimisation firm Immersive Technologies successfully launched its Operator Performance Analytics service at the end of last year, says Immersive Technologies... 


Workforce Development for an Autonomous Future at Anglo’s Quellaveco Mine
6th January 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Located in the Moquegua region in the south of Peru, Quellaveco is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits. Part of the mine plans are to transition to autonomous haulage systems,... 


Immersive Technologies’ Experience Centers – Shaping New Leaders in Mining
31st October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies has recently made available to the mining industry “Experience Centers” through its five largest offices world-wide, with the primary purpose being to demonstrate workforce... 


Byrnecut partners with Immersive Technologies to develop a world class technical training center.
27th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Byrnecut, in partnership with Immersive Technologies, have set a new standard in workforce training solutions with the success of its Perth based technical training center. Byrnecut are now set to... 


IDEAL MINING MARKET

During positive market conditions, Immersive Technologies will mostly receive requests focusing on pre-screening, accelerated onboarding and cross training
Australian mining, automation important for company’s growth
9th August 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The strong and sustainable state of the Australian mining market, as well as the increasing prevalence of automation in mining operations and processes, is contributing to consistent business and... 


Technologies Powers Ahead for Superior Industry Support.
9th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies has engaged in an unprecedented level of mining machine simulator development for a diverse range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) over the past year. This is set to... 


Komatsu will acquire global mining technology and Workforce Optimization Firm Immersive Technologies
18th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Komatsu Ltd. (President and CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa) (TYO:6301) (hereafter “Komatsu”), through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has agreed to acquire global mining technology and workforce... 


Mines in Russia & CIS Rapidly Adopting Immersive Technologies Workforce Development Solutions
30th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The proportion of global mining equipment being deployed in Russia is on the rise, 22% in 2018, compared to 9% in 2012, with regional growth of 13% over the past six years. As a result, the... 


VIRTUAL REALITY 
WorksiteVR Quest is a three-dimensional computer generated environment
Technological advancements improve health and safety
17th May 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Global advancements in mine automation, remote monitoring, control technologies and improvements to equipment operator interfaces have created many new opportunities for mining companies to improve... 


SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Through simulation-based training operators are trained on how to respond to real-life situations without putting them and machinery at risk
Operator training service for mining to be launched in S Africa
3rd May 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Workforce development provider Immersive Technologies will launch the Operator Performance Analytics (OPA) service to compare and improve operator skills and behaviour in South Africa later this... 


Training Operators for Excellence – The Ok Tedi Way.
29th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Situated in Papua New Guinea, the Simulator Training Center at The Ok Tedi Mine is living up to its commitment to develop their most valuable resource – employees. The company has provided... 


Immersive Technologies Recognizing Excellence in Mining Business Improvement.
2nd April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies is pleased to announce the winners of the Global Business Improvement Award 2018. Marking the tenth year in which Immersive Technologies recognizes the most outstanding real... 


Immersive Technologies Simulator Growth Drives Significant Customer Results in North America
27th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The installed base of Immersive Technologies mining simulators in North America has seen consistent growth since the deployment of the first-generation units in the early 2000’s. Today, early... 


Virtual, augmented reality now part of construction processes
30th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and building information modelling (BIM) in construction and consulting engineering are important elements of a fully integrated approach to project... 


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