Kal Tire and Decoda in strategic alliance for autonomous haul road hazard detection Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Decoda, an Australian mining technology firm, have announced a strategic alliance that will bring mines real-time, autonomous haul road hazard detection to increase truck productivity, tire life and fuel efficiency. Kal Tire and Decoda have collaborated to develop KalPRO HaulSight, which builds on the success of KalPRO TireSight autonomous tire inspections. “HaulSight’s ability to detect road hazards as they arise means mines can prevent the tire damage that TireSight detects,” says Christian Erdelyi, technology services director, Kal Tire’s
Mining Tire Group. With Decoda’s LiDAR and camera sensors mounted to the front and rear of haul trucks, and an ‘edge’ computer processing live footage, HaulSight gives fleet teams instant alerts about hazards such as spillage, road undulations and high G-force events that can cause truck and tire damage, and slow down operations. Modeling TireSight, HaulSight’s scanning technology integrates with Kal Tire’s TOMS (Tire & Operations Managing System) and allows condition monitoring experts to assess flagged issues and automate priority-based work orders. “HaulSight gives mine sites unprecedented visibility across the entire haul circuit and turns that insight into action. By making critical data easy to visualise and act on, operations see measurable improvements, like faster
KalPRO HaulSight mounted on a truck.
circuits and reduced downtime, from day one,” says George Spink, executive general manager, Decoda. HaulSight enables road crews to react quickly and create optimal road conditions that maximise cycle speed and fuel use. When long-term planning opportunities arise, HaulSight calculates the cost to lost tire life, productivity and fuel against the cost of a road improvement. n
Integrated HVAC solutions enhance operator safety in mining cabs
the cornerstone of our business for decades and today we can offer a fully integrated HVAC solution that aligns with international standards, including ISO 23875, to ensure that operators remain protected at all times.” ISO 23875 specifically governs air quality in enclosed cabs, with key performance criteria including the provision of fresh air into the cab, positive pressurisation to prevent ingress of contaminated air and effective control and management of CO₂ levels. n
legislation. The Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Act 29 of 1996, requires that every mine must be designed, constructed and equipped to facilitate safe and healthy operations. “Mobile machinery operators are often confined to enclosed cabs for extended periods in high-risk areas where dust, heat and toxic gases such as CO₂ can quickly compromise their health,” Brenton Spies, Managing Director of Booyco Engineering, explains. “Addressing this challenge has been
Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa will rebrand to Landcros Africa Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa will officially transition to Landcros Africa, and all Hitachi-branded products will carry the LANDCROS brand effective 01 April 2027. This strategic change reflects the company’s commitment to a future- focused vision and positions the company as a long-term business partner that goes far beyond the norms of a traditional OEM service provider. The new identity underscores the company’s dedication to adding value across the entire equipment With over 40 years of specialised expertise, Booyco Engineering continues to lead the way in climate control solutions for South Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors - industries where airborne pollutants and extreme thermal conditions pose serious occupational health hazards. Recognised as a key contributor to the South African economy, the mining sector faces mounting pressure to ensure safer healthier working environments - especially in the face of stringent
lifecycle— through traditional support and innovative technology and digital
solutions that enhances it customers’ business capabilities and profitability. n
Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa will rebrand to Landcros Africa in 2027.
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