ABD Solutions and Mining3 Partner to Expand Collaboration in the Mining Industry and Accelerate Vehicle Autonomous Solutions
Mining3 is pleased to announce its partnership with ABD Solutions, a pioneering company specialising in autonomous vehicle solutions and advanced driver assistance systems. This partnership marks a significant step in the mining industry’s journey towards automation and efficiency.
Known for its innovative approaches to addressing the challenges associated with vehicle automation, ABD Solutions brings cutting-edge end-to-end retrofit technologies that enable the automation of conventional vehicle and equipment fleets. This collaboration, powered by Mining3’s extensive global mining network, will accelerate the transition of automated vehicle solutions into mining operations, demonstrating the power of collaboration in the industry..
ABD Solutions delivers a distinctive approach to vehicle automation, specifically designed for the complexities of industrial environments. Drawing on extensive experience from the automotive sector – where rigorous test track conditions and a wide range of vehicle models are the norm – ABD Solutions has advanced its robotic driving technology by developing a rugged, IP67-rated system built for off-road use. This retrofittable solution enables rapid automation of any vehicle equipped with a steering wheel and pedals, offering the mining industry a transformative opportunity to bridge automation gaps across legacy and mixed fleets.
“Our partnership with Mining3 represents a major milestone for ABD Solutions, as we believe collaboration across the industry is the fastest route to innovation and delivering a truly superior product,” said Rory Grunerud, Managing Director of ABD Solutions. “Our approach to automation is different with our robotic offering – we’re focused on lowering the barrier to entry and making autonomous operations accessible to all. By combining our expertise, we can support operations in transitioning to automation on their terms while maximizing the value of their existing fleets.”
Since 1991, Mining3 has been a leader in developing innovations that enhance industry profitability, productivity, and safety. Focusing on new and modified mining methods, cutting-edge equipment, and operational control, Mining3 brings together industry and research expertise to deliver transformational technology that improves productivity, sustainability, and safety in the mining industry. Their partnership with technology experts and engineers works collaboratively to solve key technical challenges and accelerate the delivery of real-world solutions to the market.
Mining3 Chief Executive Officer Dr Neville Plint comments, “This collaboration aligns with Mining3’s strategy to grow a network of technology innovators with unique capabilities that can transform the mining industry.”
“We are excited to join forces with ABD Solutions and leverage their extensive automation expertise from the global automotive industry into the mining industry,” said Dr Alan Tordoir, Director of New Mining Technologies at Mining3. “This partnership unlocks value within today’s operational environments through the transition of existing vehicle fleets into autonomous solutions and enables the application of cutting-edge technologies to support novel mining applications and future innovations.”
Alan Tordoir (left), Neville Plint (centre) and Rory Grunerud (right) at the ABD Solutions offices on a very sunny day in the UK.
About ABD Solutions
ABD Solutions, a part of the AB Dynamics Group, is a UK-based leader in retrofittable vehicle automation and teleoperation. Leveraging decades of group experience from the world’s most demanding automotive test tracks, the company has developed a unique, market-leading robotic driving system now available in a ruggedized IP67-rated version—purpose-built for mining and heavy industry.
Designed for rapid deployment, the system can be installed on virtually any vehicle with a steering wheel and pedals in less than a day. No CANbus integration is required, enabling instant automation of legacy or mixed fleets without major modifications.
Whether delivered as a full-stack autonomous solution or as an integration enabler for partners, ABD Solutions unlocks new levels of efficiency, safety, and scalability—without the sunk capital of permanently modifying or replacing vehicles. The system can be just as easily removed, offering unmatched flexibility for dynamic operational needs.
Now, the same technology trusted by Tier 1 automotive companies for testing precision and repeatability is driving performance and reliability in some of the world’s toughest environments.
To learn more, visit abdsolutions.com.
About Mining3
Mining3 is committed to transforming mining by leveraging its extensive knowledge, along with that of its partners—mining companies, innovators, and technology suppliers. We aim to accelerate the deployment of world-class innovations, ensuring our companies are safe, sustainable, and profitable. With expertise across multiple engineering disciplines and access to cutting-edge testing facilities, Mining3 is well-equipped to manage and build consortiums that drive multi-year programs of work. With a multidisciplinary team and over 100 patents across 21 technology families, Mining3 excels in accelerating high-quality innovations to industry readiness.
To learn more, visit mining3.com.
