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The Cat D11 XE harnesses the power and efficiency of electric drive to deliver the lowest cost per ton in dozing applications

The Cat D11 XE harnesses the power and efficiency of electric drive to deliver the lowest cost per ton in dozing applications

🕔14:12, 17.Sep 2021

MINExpo 2021 affords the mining industry the opportunity to see the future of efficient, productive, and sustainable dozing with a preview of the new Cat D11 XE dozer. Leveraging 20-plus years of Cat electric drive experience and field application, the

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MAXAM Tire debuts its biggest mining rigid haul truck tire at the 2021 MINExpo

MAXAM Tire debuts its biggest mining rigid haul truck tire at the 2021 MINExpo

🕔18:25, 16.Sep 2021

MAXAM Tire North America showcased its advancement and growth in the mining industry at MINExpo 2021. The company has displayed its largest mining tire, the 53/80R63 MS453, along with other products that provide a comprehensive solution to maximize mining operations

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Rolls-Royce presents mtu hybrid haul truck concept and vision for net-zero emissions mining at MINExpo 2021

Rolls-Royce presents mtu hybrid haul truck concept and vision for net-zero emissions mining at MINExpo 2021

🕔11:42, 14.Sep 2021

Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems will present its vision and mtu concepts for net zero-carbon mining operations at MINExpo 2021. The showcase includes both existing products and future technologies currently under development. In focus, is a groundbreaking new mtu concept

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Komatsu to teleoperate an excavator in Arizona from MINExpo show floor in Las Vegas

Komatsu to teleoperate an excavator in Arizona from MINExpo show floor in Las Vegas

🕔12:51, 10.Sep 2021

Previewing its in-development capabilities to help customers advance their safety and productivity goals, Komatsu will teleoperate a new hydraulic excavator loading its autonomous concept truck in Arizona from a remote console in Las Vegas, Nevada, during MINExpo 2021. Separated by

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BHP and Caterpillar to accelerate development of zero-emissions mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar to accelerate development of zero-emissions mining trucks

🕔10:21, 1.Sep 2021

BHP today announced a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This milestone is the result of over 12 months of close collaboration between BHP and

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Goodyear expands RH-4A+ lineup to include 40.00R57

Goodyear expands RH-4A+ lineup to include 40.00R57

🕔13:26, 30.Jul 2021

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces a new size, 40.00R57, to the Goodyear RH-4A+ tire lineup. With the initial launch last fall, the RH-4A+ is engineered to deliver a lower operating cost per hour and higher productivity in hard

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Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck

Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck

🕔12:37, 25.Jun 2021

Liebherr is extending its product offering with the T 274, a class-leading 305 t / 336 tons haul truck. This new truck bridges the gap between the highly successful T 284 (363 t / 400 tons) and the upgraded T

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Sandvik introduces Top Hammer XL, a fully optimized top hammer system for large hole size drilling in surface mining

Sandvik introduces Top Hammer XL, a fully optimized top hammer system for large hole size drilling in surface mining

🕔18:25, 14.Jun 2021

Top Hammer XL is the latest innovation in surface top hammer drilling from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. The new, groundbreaking drilling system, targeting large-scale quarry and surface mining customers, offers a faster, more fuel-efficient and more cost-effective way to

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Komatsu introduces the PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator

Komatsu introduces the PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator

🕔13:46, 26.Apr 2021

Komatsu Europe announces the introduction of its new PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator. Equipped with an EU Stage V certified engine, the PC2000-11 has more horsepower and new engine-pump control, for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance. The PC2000-11 harnesses almost

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Hitachi CM and ABB to explore opportunities for mine operators to target net-zero emissions from mining machinery

Hitachi CM and ABB to explore opportunities for mine operators to target net-zero emissions from mining machinery

🕔20:02, 29.Mar 2021

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining. The companies will

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Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

🕔15:59, 27.Mar 2021

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market. The successor of the popular R 996B

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BKT launches the new EARTHMAX SR 412

BKT launches the new EARTHMAX SR 412

🕔21:51, 8.Mar 2021

BKT‘s range of over 2,700 tires is expanding again. The latest is EARTHMAX SR 412, designed to equip articulated dump trucks, loaders and dozers. Excellent stability and resistance to damaging attacks are the main qualities that distinguish this new tire.

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2021 Cat 7495 mining shovels feature upgrades to drive efficiencies and lower cost per ton

2021 Cat 7495 mining shovels feature upgrades to drive efficiencies and lower cost per ton

🕔20:27, 6.Jan 2021

Drawing from more than a century of rope shovel innovation, the 2021 Cat 7495 and 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) combine multiple standard feature upgrades that increase operating efficiency up to 10% to improve machine productivity. Component enhancements, increased frame

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Why the choice of the perfect tire for quarry work is essential

Why the choice of the perfect tire for quarry work is essential

🕔12:08, 9.Sep 2020

To fit out the dumpers (CAT 775G), the choice fell on a quarry bestseller from BKT, EARTHMAX SR 45 M, in the 24.00 R 35 size. A choice dictated by the unique characteristics of this tire, specifically designed for rigid

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Komatsu bringing together several of its mining product lines through rebrand

Komatsu bringing together several of its mining product lines through rebrand

🕔11:14, 29.Jul 2020

Signifying the ongoing evolution and rapid transformation of its growing mining product offerings, Komatsu has announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders and new line of blasthole drills to reflect the company’s united focus on

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