In the Media

We’re pleased to share insights from Nerospec SK’s latest white paper on the role of Vehicle Intervention Control (VIC) in advancing mining safety and enabling the transition toward autonomous operations. The publication explores how Level 9 intervention systems move beyond traditional collision avoidance by allowing machines to take corrective action in real time—forming a critical […]

We’re pleased to share our strategic partnership with Carroll Technologies Group, advancing mining safety and automation across North America. This partnership between Nerospec SK and Carroll Technologies Group highlights how strategic collaboration can accelerate the adoption of scalable, fleetwide mining automation solutions across North America. The article highlights how this partnership supports the deployment of

We’re excited to share that Nerospec SK has been featured in Mining Magazine, highlighting the growing importance of wireless communication in underground mining. As operations move toward automation, communication infrastructure is no longer optional—it has become a critical foundation for enabling tele-remote operation, autonomous systems, and real-time decision-making. In the article, we explore how modern

At Nerospec SK, we are proud to play a key role in Rio Tinto’s ambitious Collision Avoidance System (CAS) program, an initiative launched in 2020 to elevate underground mining safety standards across their global operations. Following a comprehensive company-wide VICE assessment, Rio Tinto identified a critical need for robust engineering controls, including Vehicle Intervention Technology

We’re excited to share that Nerospec SK has been featured in International Mining (IM) Magazine, spotlighting our cutting-edge underground automation solutions. Our latest achievement is the world’s first fully autonomous underground loader, designed as a retrofit solution for any OEM equipment. This system can perform complete mucking cycles without any human intervention, navigating even the

When did South Africa implement the Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance in mining? The Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance in mining became law in South Africa on December 21, 2022. This new regulation requires mines to implement electronic proximity detection systems (PDS) on all trackless mobile machinery (TMM) to enhance safety

Interview with Eric Polman