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Liebherr and Fortescue announce partnership for development of Autonomous Haulage Solution 1 International Mining Equipment Partnership 

Liebherr and Fortescue announce partnership for development of Autonomous Haulage Solution

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Building on the ongoing cooperative efforts between Liebherr and Fortescue, the two companies have announced that they will further combine their areas of expertise to develop and validate an Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS). The AHS will be integrated with the zero emission haul trucks that the companies are currently co-developing, with the aim to be the first AHS operating zero emissions vehicles globally. In August 2023, Liebherr announced the deployment of a fleet of four T 264 autonomous trucks in Western Australia for onsite validation, which marked the next stage… Read More Here
Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH Group GmbH 2 International Equipment & Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Mining Equipment Press Release 

Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH Group GmbH

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Komatsu has completed the acquisition of GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. GHH’s wide range of equipment, focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks, will enhance Komatsu’s growing underground mining product offerings. This includes aftermarket parts and service support through the entire lifetime of the equipment. “The talented GHH staff are now part of Komatsu and our new combined team will work together to expand offerings and increase customer access to products in new territories,” said… Read More Here
Hitachi Begins World's First Trial of Full Battery Dump Truck at FQM's Kansanshi Mine 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment 

Hitachi Begins World’s First Trial of Full Battery Dump Truck at FQM’s Kansanshi Mine

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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has launched a groundbreaking technological feasibility trial of an ultra-large full battery rigid frame dump truck at First Quantum Minerals Ltd.’s Kansanshi copper and gold mine in Zambia. The trial, initiated in June 2024, aims to validate the operational capabilities of the battery-powered dump truck under real mining conditions, including its performance in tasks such as traveling, turning, and braking, as well as assessing battery charging and discharging cycles. First Quantum, known for its expertise in trolley system operations and technological development, is facilitating this… Read More Here
Sandvik and Byrnecut Partner to Develop Diesel-Electric Mining Equipment 4 International Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment Partnership 

Sandvik and Byrnecut Partner to Develop Diesel-Electric Mining Equipment

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Mining equipment maker Sandvik has announced a partnership with contract miner Byrnecut to develop diesel-electric loaders and trucks aimed at enhancing sustainability and productivity in underground mining operations. This initiative, formalized at The Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, Australia, will tailor equipment to Byrnecut’s specific requirements and optimize its underground activities. Pat Boniwell, Managing Director of Byrnecut Australia, stated, “Diesel-electric equipment combines the low-maintenance benefits of electric machines with the flexibility of diesel. Our long-standing association with Sandvik allows us to provide input and feedback that will shape the… Read More Here
ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal Visits MES Group Facilities in Lubumbashi 5 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Mining Equipment 

ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal Visits MES Group Facilities in Lubumbashi

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Miguel Kashal, the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), visited the Mining Engineering Services Group (MES) installations in Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga Province, as part of his participation in DRC Mining Week on Thursday, June 13, 2024. During his visit, Kashal and his delegation met with MES managers and then toured the facilities of Congo Piping SAS, a pipe manufacturing factory founded in 2021. This state-of-the-art facility offers solutions for HDPE pipes and fittings and combines technical expertise with extensive experience in… Read More Here
Fortescue’s hydrogen-powered Liebherr T 264 haul truck prototype drives on hydrogen for first time 6 International Mining Equipment 

Fortescue’s hydrogen-powered Liebherr T 264 haul truck prototype drives on hydrogen for first time

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Fortescue’s hashtag#hydrogen-powered hashtag#miningtruck prototype, dubbed ‘hashtag#Europa’ has reached the significant milestone of having operated off hydrogen for the first time. This development marks a major step in hashtag#Fortescue’s mission to decarbonise heavy industry as well as the company’s partnership with Liebherr Mining. Both companies are present at hashtag#TheElectricMine 2024 this week at Crown Perth with large delegations and the progress being made with this hashtag#zeroemissions truck program was a subject of discussion. Delivered in collaboration with Liebherr Group, Europa is a hashtag#T264 Liebherr haul truck and contains a 1.6 MWh… Read More Here
BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu agree on Pilbara battery truck testing plan 7 Mining Equipment 

BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu agree on Pilbara battery truck testing plan

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Days after the conclusion of The Electric Mine 2024 conference in Perth, Western Australia, BHP and Rio Tinto have confirmed they are to collaborate on battery-electric haul truck trials in the Pilbara. The collaboration reflects the individual commitments made by BHP, Rio Tinto, Caterpillar and Komatsu to support BHP’s and Rio Tinto’s shared ambition of net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, they say. As part of the collaboration, two CAT 793 haul trucks will be trialled from the second half of 2024, and two Komatsu 930 haul trucks tested from… Read More Here
Epiroc to acquire French manufacturer of excavator attachments 8 International Mergers & Acquisitions Mining Equipment 

Epiroc to acquire French manufacturer of excavator attachments

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Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, has agreed to acquire ACB+, a manufacturer of attachments and related couplers used by the construction industry.   ACB+ is based in Saint Lager, France, and has several production facilities in the country. It manufactures attachments and quick couplers used on excavators for construction as well as related areas such as scrap recycling and deconstruction. Quick couplers are used with carriers, typically excavators, to enable safe and efficient change of attachments, such as buckets and hydraulic tools. … Read More Here
Epiroc releases fourth generation of Titan Collision Avoidance System 9 International Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment 

Epiroc releases fourth generation of Titan Collision Avoidance System

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Epiroc, following its acquisition of Mernok Elektronik (Pty) Ltd in December 2022, has released the fourth generation of the Titan Collision Avoidance System (CAS), it says bringing significant advancements to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining environments.  The latest iteration, Titan CAS Generation 4, builds upon the success of its predecessors by incorporating several key improvements tailored to meet the evolving needs of the mining industry. “The Generation 4 Titan CAS is an advanced system that raises the bar for safety and efficiency. It has been designed to meet… Read More Here
Glencore Canada gets federal funding boost for all electric mining fleet at Onaping Depth 10 International Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment 

Glencore Canada gets federal funding boost for all electric mining fleet at Onaping Depth

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Canada’s pollution pricing system creates incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, drives innovation and sustainable business practices, and fosters a cleaner, more environmentally responsible future. Through the Decarbonization Incentive Program, the Government of Canada returns a portion of the proceeds collected from the federal pollution price on large industrial emitters to support clean technology projects. It says this funding will enable eligible facilities to achieve greater energy efficiency, adopt sustainable solutions, and reduce their emissions to help build a low‑carbon world. On May 10, on behalf of… Read More Here

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