# Epiroc and Vale sign MoU to develop mining techniques

Epiroc Canada and Vale Base Metals subsidiary Vale Canada Limited have signed a non-binding MoU to develop, test and utilize groundbreaking mining techniques and equipment, focusing on automation, electrification and digitalisation in underground mining.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2024-01-09
- Status: announced
- Products: automation solutions, electrification technologies, digitalisation solutions
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (partner)
- [Vale Base Metals](https://endata.com/companies/74859.md) (partner)
- [Vale Canada Limited](https://endata.com/companies/74860.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2024/01/09/epiroc-and-vale-enter-into-mou-focused-on-leveraging-groundbreaking-mining-techniques/), 2024-01-09: "We are excited about our shared commitment with Vale Base Metals to accelerate the transformation of the mining industry through innovation that will keep pushing the benchmark of safety for workers, without compromising on productivity."

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