Revolutionary Hands-Free Electric Logging System Sets New Standards in Safety, Sustainability and Automation
Perth, Western Australia – 23 June 2026 – A major advancement in drillhole logging technology will be unveiled at the AusIMM Open Pit & Iron Ore Conference with WSG’s (Wireline Services Group) official launch of the HELMS (Hands-Free Electric Logging Multi-Tool System), an innovative platform designed to transform the way mining companies conduct wireline logging.
As mining operations face increasing pressure to improve productivity, reduce costs and meet ambitious ESG commitments, HELMS delivers a new approach that combines automation, electrification and real-time data connectivity into a single integrated solution.
Unlike traditional wireline logging systems that rely on manual handling and expose personnel to operational hazards, HELMS enables operators to conduct all logging activities from the safety of the vehicle cab. The system automates packing, unpacking, cable management, deployment and retrieval, eliminating the need for personnel to work outside the vehicle during logging operations.
HELMS is capable of deploying and retrieving multiple downhole tools without manual intervention, significantly reducing operational risk while improving efficiency and consistency.
“HELMS represents a step change for the mining industry,” said Matthew Mayne, Managing Director. “By automating the entire logging process and removing personnel from high-risk activities, we are helping mining companies achieve safer, more sustainable and more efficient operations.”
Safety has been a key driver in the development of HELMS. By eliminating manual handling and reducing exposure to moving equipment, cable entanglement hazards and challenging environmental conditions, the system supports mining companies in their pursuit of zero-harm workplaces.
The platform also supports the industry’s transition toward lower-emission operations. As a fully electric, EV-ready system, HELMS aligns with mine-site electrification initiatives and helps reduce the environmental footprint of logging programs.
In addition to safety and sustainability benefits, HELMS provides mining companies with immediate access to critical operational data.
Through a cloud-connected Client Dashboard, users can monitor logging activities in near real time, access performance metrics and review detailed drillhole information from anywhere, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
HELMS is also one of the industry’s most advanced multi-tool logging platforms, capable of operating up to six downhole tools from a single vehicle. By combining automation, real-time connectivity and operational efficiency, HELMS delivers measurable benefits while setting a new benchmark for modern logging operations.
Mining professionals attending the AusIMM Open Pit & Iron Ore Conference are invited to learn more about HELMS and discover how automated, hands-free logging is shaping the future of mining.
