BHP not taking auto-train route

BHP is continuing with its roll out of autonomous haulage systems to some mines but will not pursue autonomous train systems, a shareholder question and answer session has been told.

Manned trains only for BHP for now

09 October 2020
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Fellow iron ore miner Rio Tinto has been operating its Autohaul autonomous trains since 2018.

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