Nittetsu Mining plans to equip large dump trucks at its Torigatayama Quarry Complex with autonomous driving technology by 2033. The move aims to address a growing labor shortage in Japan's mining sector.
Nittetsu Mining's adoption of autonomous trucks could signal a broader trend in the mining sector to overcome labor challenges through automation, potentially impacting operational costs and employment in the industry.
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Japanese company Nittetsu Mining is working toward autonomous driving for large dump trucks at its Torigatayama Quarry Complex. The company plans to convert these vehicles by 2033 to address a labor shortage affecting the mining industry.
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