BHP Billiton is planning to introduce 20 autonomous trucks at its Newman East (Eastern Ridge) iron ore mine in WA by the end of 2020.
The first autonomous trucks are expected to begin operations at Eastern Ridge in June this year.
According to BHP Newman Operations general manager, Marie Bourgoin, the use of autonomous trucks will create more than 30 new jobs and generate over $33m in contracts for West Australian businesses.
Additional jobs will be created in truck maintenance and fuelling.
Bourgoin confirmed there will be no redundancies as a result of the company’s decision.
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