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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
Wishing You Peace and Harmony This Thanksgiving Season!
November 23, 2023
We are grateful this holiday for our awesome readers and advertisers who have played an integral part in our journey. Since our launch in 2009, we have been inspired by the enthusiasm from this community. We continue to fight through
Anglo American Launches Valutrax™ Digital Traceability to Increase Value Chain Transparency
November 15, 2023
Anglo American has launched Valutrax™, a proprietary digital traceability solution designed to provide customers with greater assurance about the provenance of the products they purchase. Valutrax™ offers a single point of access to core information about such products, helping to
Sandvik Secures Fossil-free Steel for Future Manufacturing of Loaders and Trucks
November 10, 2023
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and steelmaker SSAB have signed a letter of intent for purchasing of fossil-free steel to be used in the production of Sandvik loaders and trucks for the mining industry. SSAB aims to deliver fossil-free steel
Freeport-McMoRan Uses Cat MineStar™ to Convert Fleet at Its Bagdad Mine, Arizona
November 10, 2023
Caterpillar and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) are collaborating to convert the mining company’s fleet of 33 Cat® 793 haul trucks at its Bagdad Mine in Arizona to an autonomous haulage system (AHS) using Cat MineStar™ Command for hauling. “We look forward to
Wabtec and Roy Hill Unveil the First FLXdrive Battery Locomotive
November 10, 2023
Wabtec and its launch customer Roy Hill, majority owned by Hancock Prospecting, celebrated the debut of the FLXdrive battery locomotive, the world’s first 100 percent battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service. The ceremony unveiled the unique, striking pink-colored locomotive at
