Sandvik, Glencore expand partnership to include Newtrax collision-avoidance technology

Sandvik Mining and Glencore International AG have expanded an existing partnership to include the Newtrax OEM-agnostic proximity detection and collision avoidance technology, supporting Glencore’s ambition to become a leader in safety.

Newtrax Detection Zones

Under the expanded partnership, Sandvik can deliver its fully OEM-agnostic Newtrax Collision Avoidance Safety technology and the Newtrax Mining Data Platform (MDP) to complement operational safety and efficiency and continue to optimize performance across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet.

Implementation of these solutions on Sandvik and third-party equipment is currently underway at Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Raglan nickel mine in Canada.

The Newtrax product offers a scalable, OEM-agnostic safety and data solution designed to meet the evolving needs of modern underground mining operations. The system supports multiple levels of protection, from proximity detection systems to fully automated collision avoidance systems, and integrates seamlessly with the Newtrax MDP. This powerful combination supports mines, regardless of their digital maturity, to enhance safety, gain real-time operational insights and drive productivity across mixed equipment fleets.

“Glencore is committed to incorporating technologies that can help create a workplace free from fatalities and injuries and improve operational efficiency.,” said Mark Davis, CEO Copper Africa at Glencore. “The integration of Newtrax systems reflects our focus on safety and innovation at all levels of our global operations.”

Proven in mines worldwide, the Newtrax solution plays a vital role in preventing incidents and improving safety and reliability across Sandvik and third-party equipment. Designed to address the unique safety challenges of underground mining, its advanced proximity detection capabilities support customers like Glencore to achieve and exceed their safety and productivity goals.

Newtrax Promixity Detection and Collisions Avoidance

The existing partnership already encompasses Sandvik equipment, spare parts and rock tools. With the addition of Newtrax safety solutions, the partnership adds solutions contributing to safer, smarter mining.

“We appreciate Glencore’s continued partnership and trust in Sandvik and our technologies and look forward to delivering Newtrax safety solutions and continuing in the journey towards zero harm together,” said David Hallett, Vice President, Automation at Sandvik Mining. “Their decision to implement our Newtrax safety solutions shows a strong vote of confidence in our technology and purpose. At Sandvik, we don’t just talk about safety, we deliver it.”

For further information, please contact:
David Hallett
Vice President, Automation
Sandvik Mining
Email: david.hallett@sandvik.com

Sandvik Group
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations.

Sandvik Mining
Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.