Komatsu Gold Sponsor of first World Mining Congress held in Australia

With more than 3,000 delegates from 70 countries, the 2023 World Mining Congress (WMC) was a big success and Komatsu was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the event at the end of June. 

The 26th WMC was held in Brisbane, the first time this global event has been held in Australia. It is a unique opportunity for international representatives of the world’s leading resource economies to meet, find new partners, discuss current challenges, and share the latest research findings, technology and best practice.

Events like these give us the opportunity to not only connect with customers and industry colleagues but to learn more about what others are doing with mining technology and solutions, while showcasing Komatsu’s latest smart mining offerings as well. 

Our booth was a central point at the event, with attendees getting to experience our Immersive Technologies LX6 simulator, configured as a training module for excavator operators learning how to load and interact with an autonomous truck, plus a range of our mining product specialists, training managers and regional managers, and a large cohort from the global Komatsu team were there to connect and network with our mining customers and colleagues.

As Gold Sponsor, we had a large presence at the event over the three days, which included delivering several presentations on Continuous Electrified Mining Systems, Mining Automation, Responsible and Sustainable Mining and Mixed Haulage Fleet Energy Management.

WMC was a great opportunity for high-level discussions across the industry, which can often eventuate to change in mining practices and the wider resource industry over the next five to 10 years. As the industry works towards net-zero, it’s more important than ever that we continue the conversation around issues like sustainability, carbon reduction and autonomous vehicles at events like these, and to work together to provide our customers with the best solutions to secure our future.