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At this year’s MINExpo, Komatsu is presenting the PC4000-11E hydraulic mining excavator. The electrically powered hydraulic mining excavator merges the powerful digging force ofhigh-performance diesel machines with the lower carbon footprint of an electrically powered machine. Built to endure the toughest mining operations, the PC4000-11E features robust components for exceptional durability and reliability in the harshest[…]

Komatsu today announced the launch of its first commercialised truck in the new Power Agnostic series, the Power Agnostic 930E truck. This cutting-edge haulage truck represents a significant milestone in Komatsu’s decarbonisation strategy, it says “offering unparalleled flexibility for mining operations transitioning toward zero emissions. The Power Agnostic 930E sets a new standard in mining[…]

Continental has announced the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil to accommodate the production of heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belts. The Ponta Grossa plant is now the second location from Continental’s group sector ContiTech to manufacture belts rated up to ST10000, which is considered the world’s strongest belt rating, made to withstand[…]

Epiroc says it is set to redefine the digital landscape of the mining industry at MINExpo 2024 with the unveiling of Groundbreaking Intelligence, a flexible digital mine ecosystem designed to help mines take a pragmatic and unified approach to digitalisation. Groundbreaking Intelligence is the fruit of Epiroc’s strategic expansion of its digital and automation solution[…]

Stäubli Electrical Connectors says it is enabling faster, safer charging of heavy-duty electric mining trucks with an “industry-leading” 7.5 MW charger that is debuting this week at MINExpo in Las Vegas. Heavy mining vehicles require high charging power to charge their large-capacity batteries, making them challenging to electrify reliably. And this high power must be[…]

Caterpillar has responded to customer demand and is offering a wide body off-highway truck within the smaller-class size, IM learned during a pre-MINExpo 2024 trip to Tucson, Arizona, last week. There are several Chinese and international manufacturers offering wide body trucks with, typically, payloads below 100 t. Historically, these have been used at smaller mine[…]

AI mining solutions developer Augment Technologies has launched a new partnership with global mining tech provider IMDEX™ to, they say, improve ore control, metal recovery and site safety for mining operators around the world. Augment’s Muckpile Block Model™ will ingest improved input data produced by IMDEX’s BLASTDOG™, enabling customers to benefit from more accurate estimations[…]

Di-Corp is, this week, announcing the launch of the S-Maxx™ dual start drill rod, a solution specifically designed to withstand greater pressure, reach greater depths and achieve maximum drilling efficiency. S-Maxx drill rods’ unique dual start thread and anti-jamming features help drillers reach greater depths and achieve new limits not possible with any other rod[…]

Komatsu Ltd is showcasing its latest underground hard rock mining equipment at MINExpo 2024 this week in Las Vegas. In particular, Komatsu is strengthening its underground hard rock mining equipment business through an enhanced lineup, the development of new mining methods, and strategic acquisitions, and will showcase its latest initiatives. First off, Komatsu says it[…]

In the leadup to this week’s MINExpo 2024, Caterpillar has been making headlines across the mining technology space with a string of announcements related to mine site electrification. IM got a chance to sit down with Caterpillar Resource Industries Group President, Denise Johnson, to talk through these and more. The following Q&A picks up from[…]