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Caterpillar Successfully Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck and Invests in Sustainable Proving Ground 1 Equipment & Technology Battery Metals Technology & Innovation 

Caterpillar Successfully Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck and Invests in Sustainable Proving Ground

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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced  a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck and a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future.  Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. Participants of the program with definitive electrification agreements include BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont Corporation, Rio Tinto and Teck Resources Limited. “Our global team came together to develop this battery truck at an accelerated… Read More Here
Mining equipment, suppressing the fire risks 2 Equipment & Technology International Mining Equipment Technology & Innovation 

Mining equipment, suppressing the fire risks

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Due to the nature of the mining industry, heavy mining equipment – for underground and overground operations – often operates for long hours to meet tight work schedules. As they operate in high-risk environments – experiencing high levels of dust, prolonged vibrations, and extended use – risk of overheating is much greater, which can influence fire risk. Fredrik Rosén, business manager, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, explores the risks associated with heavy equipment at mines, especially as technology evolves, and explains how to address these effectively to minimise downtime and maximise… Read More Here
WA companies collaborate to put world-first mining loader to work 3 Equipment & Technology International Mining Equipment Technology & Innovation 

WA companies collaborate to put world-first mining loader to work

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In a world-first, WA-based gold miner Westgold Resources and leading Cat® equipment provider WesTrac will put a new diesel-electric underground loader to work at the miner’s Midwest operations. Westgold’s recent purchase of the new Cat R2900 XE Underground Loader is focussed on achieving a range of improvements in productivity, efficiency and sustainability at the miner’s Starlight Mine in WA’s Midwest region. The new Cat R2900 XE, which was handed over to Westgold yesterday at an event held at WesTrac’s WA headquarters, is the first delivery of this loader in the… Read More Here
GHH raises the bar with NEO with New loader in the 10-ton class 4 Equipment & Technology International Technology & Innovation 

GHH raises the bar with NEO with New loader in the 10-ton class

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Mining and tunnelling equipment manufacturer GHH has unveiled a new load haul dumper (LHD): The LF-10 NEO is a powerful and compact 10 ton loader, an all-around improved version of the LF-10, a well-established product in it’s class. The LF-10 NEO is the latest in a line of new GHH loaders like the LF-14, the LF-7 and the LF-8. The LF-10 NEO has a z-link design with the maximum tipping height in its class, of 2.5 m, which is perfect for truck loading all 30 ton trucks in the market.… Read More Here
Caterpillar shares head for best post-earnings boom in decades 5 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Caterpillar shares head for best post-earnings boom in decades

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In a market hungry for good news, global economic bellwether Caterpillar Inc.’s strong quarterly results and upbeat outlook were rewarded handsomely. Shares of the mining and construction equipment maker closed up 7.7% at $212.14 on Thursday, notching their biggest gain following an earnings report since April 2017. The rally added to an already great run for the stock, which is up 2.6% this year, compared to the S&P 500 Index’s 20% decline. The company’s third-quarter profit and revenue both topped analysts’ estimates, and it expects a strong adjusted operating profit… Read More Here
Liebherr unveils R 9300 mining excavator at bauma 2022 6 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Liebherr unveils R 9300 mining excavator at bauma 2022

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Liebherr Mining has announced the R 9300 Generation 8 hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022. Replacing the existing R 9250 excavator in the 250 t class market, the R 9300 encompasses the OEM’s most advanced design principles and technology platforms to further enhance machine performance, efficiency, and safety. The latest hydraulic excavator to join Liebherr Mining’s portfolio is unveiled at Bauma tradeshow in Germany. The second Generation 8 excavator launched within the portfolio, the R 9300, builds on Liebherr’s decades of excavator design expertise for the mining industry and is fitted with the… Read More Here
Epiroc improves Mobilaris Tunneling Intelligence 7 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

Epiroc improves Mobilaris Tunneling Intelligence

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Epiroc’s newly enhanced Mobilaris Tunneling Intelligence integrates planning data, work progress data, and asset- and person-tracking into one decision support system for tunnel sites. With the latest upgrade, it is now easier than ever to achieve higher positioning accuracy without having to expand the network’s infrastructure. “Every tunnelling project is unique and consists of equipment from various vendors and generations. Mobilaris Tunneling Intelligence is a technology-agnostic decision support system that sets a new standard for tunneling by integrating data from different technologies into one system.” This technology-agnostic decision support system… Read More Here
How to identify and address conveyor belt idler issues 8 Equipment & Technology Mining technology 

How to identify and address conveyor belt idler issues

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On any belt conveyor system that moves bulk materials, the belt must run straight and true to maximize its life, minimize fugitive material and safety hazards, and achieve high system efficiency. There can be many consequences of a mis-tracking belt, but all result in higher costs and increased maintenance. Even a slight belt misalignment can lead to a variety of issues, from small annoyances to full-blown catastrophes. The most obvious effects include spillage and dust that require personnel to do clean-up, which is unproductive work that introduces risks from activities… Read More Here
Sandvik’s battery electric TH665B to lead its packed line-up for IMARC 9 Equipment & Technology International Mining technology 

Sandvik’s battery electric TH665B to lead its packed line-up for IMARC

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Australian miners will have their first opportunity to view the world’s largest battery electric truck for underground mining in person when Sandvik’s TH665B makes its Australian debut at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney in November. With BEVs essential to helping mining companies reduce emissions, a TH665B will take centre-stage at the Sandvik stand before it heads to Western Australia for a trial with Barminco and AngloGold Ashanti at Australia’s Sunrise Dam gold mine. The 65 t truck’s lithium-iron phosphate battery and electric driveline deliver a remarkable… Read More Here
Fortescue sees first major hydrogen project within next 9 months 10 Energy Equipment & Technology International 

Fortescue sees first major hydrogen project within next 9 months

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Fortescue Future Industries will announce its first major clean energy project within the next nine months, as the unit of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. attempts to reach its ambitious green hydrogen production goals. “We’ve got a couple of projects which are getting very close to first investment decision, and so we’re looking to do that certainly over the next nine months or so to have those announcements out there,” Guy Debelle, chief financial officer of FFI and former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, said in an interview… Read More Here

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