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The future is here | Smart mining in Xinjiang, NW China

By Wang Xiaoping, Wang Yuheng, Xu Jingwen, Michael Kurtagh
09:18, October 14, 2026 People's Daily Online

At the Wucaiwan No. 3 Open-Pit Coal Mine in Zhundong, Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, smart technologies are transforming mining operations. From remotely operated excavators to nearly 200 autonomous mining vehicles, these innovations are making mining more efficient and safer. The adoption of all-electric vehicles is also paving the way for greener operations.