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FQM Hands Major Mining Operations to Local Contractor Mineral Link in Zambia 1

FQM Boosts Zambia Mining Local Content by Awarding Major Load-and-Haul Contract to Mineral Link First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s socio-economic development by expanding opportunities for local businesses and transferring key operational responsibilities to the Zambian-owned contractor Mineral Link Limited. This partnership signals a significant evolution in Zambia’s mining sector, shifting from traditional service provision to full contract mining. Mineral Link, a second-generation family business based in Chingola, will now manage enterprise load-and-haul operations previously handled internally by FQM. According… Read More Here

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Bell Equipment Mining & Construction Introduces the G140 Grader to Zambia

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

This new model marks a major step forward in local construction and mining support Bell Equipment Mining & Construction has officially launched the new Bell G140 Motor Grader in Zambia, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting Africa’s construction and mining industries with high-quality, reliable machinery. The introduction of the G140 reinforces Bell’s dedication to providing world-class equipment tailored to meet the demanding conditions of the region. The launch event, held in Kitwe, Zambia, brought together key industry players, long-standing customers, and Bell’s local partners. Guests… Read More Here

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Fortescue Orders Record-Breaking Fleet of Green Mining Trucks from China

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 Constance

Fortescue Signs Landmark Deal with XCMG for 200 Battery-Electric Haul Trucks to Advance Net-Zero Mining Fortescue, the global iron-ore giant, has placed China’s largest-ever export order for green mining equipment, signing a supply agreement with XCMG Machinery for 150 to 200 battery-electric haul trucks. The 240-tonne vehicles will make up nearly half of Fortescue’s future heavy-haul fleet and will be deployed at its Pilbara iron-ore operations in Western Australia. The move marks a major step toward the company’s ambitious goal of eliminating fossil fuels from all land-based operations by 2030.… Read More Here

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Sandvik Unveils AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator to Advance Operator Skills

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Sandvik Launches AutoMine Surface Drilling Simulator to Boost Mining Efficiency and Safety Sandvik Mining has introduced its AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator, a cutting-edge tool designed to improve operator skills, accelerate learning, and increase the efficiency of automated drilling operations. The simulator is compatible with all i-series surface drill rigs and provides a realistic, safe, and cost-effective training environment for modern mining operations. It enables trainees to operate up to three rigs of the same type simultaneously, with a focus on: Path planning Autonomous production cycle management Real-time monitoring of… Read More Here

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Sandvik Secures $41M Equipment Order for Khoemacau Copper Mine Expansion in Botswana

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Sandvik Wins Major Mining Equipment Contract for Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana Mining solutions provider Sandvik has landed a significant order from JCHX Mining Management, a Chinese mining contractor, to supply underground equipment for MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine (KCM) in Botswana. The order, valued at around SEK 450 million (≈ $41 million), includes loaders, trucks, and drills, along with digital monitoring systems such as Sandvik’s remote monitoring service. Deliveries are set to begin in Q3 2025 and continue through Q2 2026. The deal follows JCHX’s recent five-year underground mining contract… Read More Here

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Caterpillar and Luck Stone celebrate one million tons hauled autonomously at Bull Run Quarry

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Constance

o Caterpillar and Luck Stone announce a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration of one million tons autonomously hauledo The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industryo Reaching the one million tons hauled autonomously milestone confirms that autonomous haulage candeliver consistent, repeatable performance CHANTILLY, Va., July 14, 2025 – Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and Luck Stone, the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: one million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry… Read More Here

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ERG Deploys Autonomous Trucks, AI Technology at Kazakhstan Operations in Push Toward Mining Innovation

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 Constance

Global metals and mining company Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) is implementing AI technologies at its operations in Kazakhstan, including autonomous dump trucks and an advanced Manufacturing Execution System, as part of its continuing digital transformation. The company is the first in Kazakhstan to deploy driverless vehicles for mining operations. By adopting autonomous technologies, ERG aims to reshape mining industry dynamics in Central Asia and contribute to mining’s next chapter through cutting-edge innovations. ERG’s autonomous dump trucks at its Vostochny open-pit coal mine have already transported over two million tonnes of… Read More Here

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PIC Rejects Barloworld Takeover in South Africa Over Governance Concerns

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Constance

State-owned asset management firm, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which holds a 21.97% stake in industrial equipment and services company Barloworld, has confirmed voting against the proposed takeover of the company at R123.10 per share. The PIC also exercised its right to vote against board members up for re-election at Barloworld’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 21. In a statement, the PIC emphasized its mandate to generate value and financial returns for its clients while ensuring positive socioeconomic outcomes. While acknowledging that the offer price represented a premium within… Read More Here

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Caterpillar shares fall most in 3 months on lower sales outlook

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Constance

Caterpillar Inc. shares fell the most in three months after the heavy equipment maker warned that revenues will be “slightly lower” in 2025 with demand concerns weighing on its outlook. The stock fell as much as 5.1% as of 9:31 a.m. in New York, its biggest intraday decline since the end of October. Caterpillar’s guidance, disclosed with its fourth-quarter earnings report, arrives at a tenuous time for global manufacturers, given the tariff threats by US President Donald Trump that could drive up costs and affect supply chains worldwide. The warning… Read More Here

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Caterpillar Marks 100 Years of Innovation and Growth with Global Celebrations

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Constance

NYSE-listed Caterpillar is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025, marking a century since the merger of Holt Manufacturing and CL Best Tractor on April 15, 1925, which formed Caterpillar Tractor Co. Over the past 100 years, Caterpillar has evolved from its first track-type tractor, designed to pull combine harvesters in northern California, to offering modern autonomous construction and mining equipment, as well as engines used in various industries worldwide. Caterpillar products and services have played a significant role in completing thousands of industrial, construction, and infrastructure projects globally. “Our success… Read More Here