ThoroughTec Simulation and Intermountain Mining Technology Sign Cooperation Agreement

Under the agreement, Intermountain Mining Technology (IMT) will officially represent ThoroughTec Simulation’s range of CYBERMINE training technologies in Nevada and Utah, USA.

ThoroughTec Simulation, a global leader in simulation and workforce optimisation solutions, offers a comprehensive range of training technology and services to improve mining equipment operator performance. CYBERMINE products cover both surface and underground equipment and include advanced, hi-fidelity simulators, interactive e-learning modules and digital pre-trip inspection trainers.

IMT, a joint venture between two Cat dealers, Nevada’s Cashman Equipment Company and Wheeler Machinery Company, of Utah. Through this platform IMT seeks to partner with mines, delivering high quality, technology-based solutions, local customer service, and personalized technical support. “We are excited to be working alongside IMT in this wonderful mining region, and feel confident that the CYBERMINE range of training solutions will measurably strengthen their ability to support local mines” says Dave Cooke, EVP Corporate Development at ThoroughTec Simulation.

This regional collaboration arose from the global cooperation agreement between Caterpillar Mining and ThoroughTec Simulation, through which ThoroughTec provides advanced mining equipment simulators to Cat dealers and customers around the world.

About Intermountain Technology:
Intermountain Mining Technology is a joint venture between Cashman Equipment Company, Nevada’s Cat Dealer, and Wheeler Machinery Co., Utah’s Cat dealer. IMT partners with mines to deliver high-quality, local customer service, personalized training, and technical support. IMT’s primary product line is Cat® MineStar™ Solutions – the mining industry’s most comprehensive and thoroughly integrated suite of technology offerings. MineStar can track, monitor, and manage all types of assets — from people to production machines to light vehicles on site. MineStar enables mining automation from remote control to semi-autonomous to full autonomy. Rajant, another product line from IMT, provides fully mobile and mobility-enabled private wireless networks for the mining industry for continuous and real-time asset oversight.