--- title: Epiroc Collaborates with Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey Mine to Achieve Breakthrough in Automation Coordination Between Mine Trucks description: Epiroc Canada and Agnico Eagle's Odyssey Mine worked together to hit an important milestone in automation for their machines on site. image: https://epiroc.blog/hubfs/Image%20from%20Deep%20Automation%20Showing%20Multiple%20Automated%20Mine%20Trucks%2c%20Including%20a%20meet-and-pass%20maneuver.webp --- ## [Epiroc Canada](https://www.miningandconstructionusa.com/canada?hsLang=en) ## [Content Zone](https://epiroc.blog/canada) Find us here [Epiroc Canada Website](https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](mailto:support.canada@epiroc.com) ![](https://epiroc.blog/hubfs/Image%20from%20Deep%20Automation%20Showing%20Multiple%20Automated%20Mine%20Trucks%2c%20Including%20a%20meet-and-pass%20maneuver.webp) # Epiroc Collaborates with Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey Mine to Achieve Breakthrough in Automation Coordination Between Mine Trucks Automation January 13, 2026 By [Michael Playfair](https://epiroc.blog/canada/author/michael-playfair) [![Share on facebook](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://epiroc.blog/canada/epiroc-canada-collaborates-with-agnico-eagles-odyssey-mine-to-achieve-breakthrough-in-automation-coordination-between-mine-trucks&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fepiroc.blog%2Fcanada%2Fepiroc-canada-collaborates-with-agnico-eagles-odyssey-mine-to-achieve-breakthrough-in-automation-coordination-between-mine-trucks&title=Epiroc+Collaborates+with+Agnico+Eagle%26rsquo%3Bs+Odyssey+Mine+to+Achieve+Breakthrough+in+Automation+Coordination+Between+Mine+Trucks&summary=Epiroc+Canada+and+Agnico+Eagle%27s+Odyssey+Mine+worked+together+to+hit+an+important+milestone+in+automation+for+their+machines+on+site.) 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This breakthrough enhances fleet visualization and traffic coordination, paving the way for safer, more efficient operations at depths previously considered challenging. Developed and tested at Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey Mine in Quebec, Canada, the latest evolution of Deep Automation is built for real-world applications and shaped by customer feedback.** “*The tests conducted at the Odyssey Mine demonstrate tangible progress and confirm that the solution is moving in the right direction. This innovation paves the way for more efficient and safer operations, and it is encouraging to see the trials progressing successfully,*” says Ghislain Couture, Superintendent Automation at Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey Mine.  With intelligent traffic management logic, deadlocks and delays are eliminated by orchestrating meet-and-pass at predefined meeting points. Automated mine trucks now proactively avoid encounters in narrow drifts where passing is impossible – ensuring smoother traffic flow and uninterrupted operations.  “*Epiroc’s Deep Automation makes fast, intelligent decisions to boost safety, reduce downtime, and increase overall efficiency. Whether machines are sharing ramps or collaborating on joint assignments, Deep Automation ensures optimal task completion,*” says Johannes Mutamba, Global Product Manager Deep Automation - Trucks, at Epiroc’s Underground division.  In parallel with this advancement, Epiroc’s Minetruck MT54 S and MT65 S are now also automation-ready, forming a powerful combination for mines looking to automate their underground fleet. The recent upgrades to Deep Automation are also applicable for all underground Scooptram loaders compatible with the system.  "This is a great milestone that highlights Epiroc's commitment to provide dependable solutions to unique customer challenges. Ongoing customer collaboration on product development helps to solidify confidence while increasing efficiencies in productivity," says Seth Patterson, Business Line Manager – Digital Solutions Division.   ### Related posts - [Major Milestone at Odyssey Mine: Meet & Pass](https://epiroc.blog/canada/major-milestone-at-odyssey-mine-meet-pass?hsLang=en) December 12, 2025 - [Benefits of the Powerbit X](https://epiroc.blog/canada/benefits-of-the-powerbit-x?hsLang=en) November 11, 2023 - [IAMGOLD’s Autonomous Pit Viper Fleet: A First for Epiroc Canada](https://epiroc.blog/canada/iamgolds-autonomous-pit-viper-fleet-a-first-for-epiroc-canada?hsLang=en) November 11, 2023 - [Interview with CBC News: Autonomous Pit Vipers](https://epiroc.blog/canada/interview-with-cbc-news-autonomous-pit-vipers?hsLang=en) November 11, 2023 - [Battery Conversions](https://epiroc.blog/canada/batteryconversions?hsLang=en) October 10, 2023 - [The Control Room](https://epiroc.blog/canada/the-control-room?hsLang=en) October 10, 2023 - Contact Us - 1-800-465-6719 - [support.canada@epiroc.com](mailto:support.canada@epiroc.com) - [epiroc.com/en-ca](https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca) © 2023 Epiroc Canada. 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