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Rio Tinto’s Nuton and Arizona Sonoran Copper Sign $33 Million JV Option on Cactus Mine Project
January 22, 2024
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU) has entered into an option to joint venture agreement with Nuton LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, to establish a strategic alliance for deployment of the Nuton technologies at its Cactus Mine and the
Komatsu Introduces Its New GD955-7 Motor Grader to North American Market
January 17, 2024
Komatsu has introduced the new GD955-7 motor grader to the North American market. The GD955-7 offers operators the control and precision needed to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up and is an important
Alliance Resource Partners, Infinitum Partner for Reliable Motor Technology for the Mining Industry
January 16, 2024
Infinitum and Matrix Design Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) have entered into an agreement to jointly develop and distribute high-efficiency, reliable motors and advanced motor controllers designed specifically for the mining industry. Under the agreement,
Caterpillar Signs Strategic Agreement with CRH for Electric Off-Highway Trucks, Charging Solutions
January 12, 2024
Caterpillar has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to advance the deployment of Caterpillar’s zero-exhaust emissions solutions. CRH is the number one aggregates producer in North America and the first company in that industry to sign such an agreement
GM and Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck
January 9, 2024
General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer of mining
Cat Successfully Demonstrates Its Expanding Portfolio of Underground Solutions, Technologies
January 8, 2024
Caterpillar has successfully demonstrated its first battery electric prototype underground mining truck, growing its portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground mining applications. The demonstration for Newmont and other industry leaders, at the company’s proving ground in Tasmania,
Epiroc Launches New Digital Solutions for Surface Mining
December 29, 2023
Epiroc said it is expanding its digital solutions in the surface mining industry. The launch for surface mines includes the new release for safe blasting, Blast Support. The offering entails a new release of Situational Awareness, which has a new
Komatsu Acquires Fleet Management Provider iVolve
December 19, 2023
Komatsu has acquired Australia-based iVolve Holdings Pty Ltd. to increase its fleet management offerings for customers. iVolve is a technology company that provides fleet management solutions for small to mid-tier quarry, mining, and construction operations. The acquisition bolsters Komatsu’s existing
Rajant Wins IET Industry Excellence Platinum Award 2023
December 15, 2023
Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, is an Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) Industry Excellence Platinum Award winner for 2023. IET is a UK-based 149-year-old organization with membership of 170,000 engineering and technology professionals in 148
Michelin Receives Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Recognition Award for 2023
December 14, 2023
Michelin North America said it has won the Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award 2023 from Caterpillar Inc. With Caterpillar’s global presence across multiple industries, this coveted award demonstrates Michelin’s excellence in meeting customer commitments. “Caterpillar depends on premiere suppliers like Michelin
