Nevada Gold Mines and Komatsu Launch First-of-Its-Kind Autonomous Haulage Partnership in the U.S. Elko, Nevada — Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) and Komatsu have officially launched a pioneering partnership to elevate workplace safety and enhance operational efficiency through the
PRESS RELEASE
August 4, 2025
Nevada Gold Mines and Komatsu Launch First-of-Its-Kind
Autonomous Haulage Partnership in the U.S.
Elko, Nevada — Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) and Komatsu have officially launched a pioneering
partnership to elevate workplace safety and enhance operational efficiency through the
deployment of Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). NGM, operated by
Barrick Mining Corporation, will be automating their fleet of 300 and 230 tonne haul trucks across
their surface operations. While visiting the company’s Cortez operations this week, Barrick
president and chief executive Mark Bristow joined site leaders to witness a milestone moment—
a live demonstration of the FrontRunner AHS. The collaboration marks the first implementation of
the system for both companies within the United States , setting a new standard for mining
operations nationwide.
“This is a strong example of how proven global solutions can be adapted to meet NGM’s specific
operational needs,” said Bristow. “Barrick and NGM are committed to innovation that drives
meaningful change. But more than that, it’s about protecting our people. By reducing the need for
onboard operators, the FrontRunner system significantly minimizes employee exposure to
potential hazards, while enhancing more predictable fleet performance, better fuel consumption
and continuous operations—all of which contribute to a safer, more sustainable future for mining.”
“We’re proud to partner with Nevada Gold Mines on this transformative initiative,” said Braden
Weisheit, General Manager of Mining Technology Solutions at Komatsu. “The scale and ambition
of this deployment mark a major milestone for autonomous mining in America. This collaboration
reflects Komatsu’s commitment to delivering proven, world-class solutions tailored to our partners’
needs.”
To support the performance and reliability of this cutting -edge system, Sedna and Nokia will
deploy a customized 5G communications infrastructure. This tailored network will provide the
high-speed, low-latency connectivity required for seamless system perf ormance, real-time data
exchange and safe, remote equipment operation.
“This collaboration demonstrates how technology leaders can come together to create powerful,
future-ready solutions,” said Peter Dormehl, Sedna chief executive officer. “The 5G network will
provide the robust foundation needed to support high-performance, safety-critical operations.”
Don Leyn, director of sales, mining, reiterated this message, saying, “Together, we are building
more than just connectivity, we’re creating a network solution built for the future and for today.”
NGM, Komatsu, Sedna and Nokia are laying the groundwork for a smarter, safer and more
efficient operating model—marking the beginning of a powerful collaboration rooted in shared
values and a collective vision for a better tomorrow.
Barrick enquiries:
Investor and Media Relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barrick.com
About Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines , operated by Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B)(TSX:ABX) is a joint venture
between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined their significant assets across Nevada in
2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world.
About Komatsu
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift,
industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its
customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a
sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front -line industries worldwide
use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, manage forests
and create consumer products. The company's global service and distributor networks support customer
operations to help enhance safety and promote productivity while working to optimize performance. Learn
more at www.komatsu.com.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. We have been innovating for over 160
years, adapting along the way to put technology in the service of people. As a B2B technology innovation
leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think, and act.