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At MINExpo 2024, Liebherr showcased many new developments and innovations including its latest generation 70 t dozer, the PR 776 G8; the R 9400 E 350 t electric excavator; and its first autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck. It also highlighted its expanded technology portfolio, IoMine and the LRT 1100-2.1 rough-terrain crane. However, the stand also featured Liebherr’s Innovation Lab which[…]

Epiroc and Fortescue, this week, announced the handover of Australia’s first Pit Viper 271 E (PV271E) electric-driven blasthole drill rig at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Marking a key milestone in Fortescue’s decarbonisation journey, the PV271E will soon be deployed at Fortescue’s Pilbara iron ore operations making it the first electric PV271 in Australia to[…]

SSAB has developed a steel grade with the sole purpose of resisting corrosive wear, with Hardox® HiAce paying dividends at mining operations. Mining operations demand tough equipment that can withstand extreme impacts, stresses and wear, day in and day out. Compromising on quality — and safety — can be costly, and keeping operating costs under[…]

Aramine showcased its expertise in battery-powered mining machines, enabling mining operations with low CO2 emissions while ensuring maximum productivity this week at MINExpo 2024, in Las Vegas. The French manufacturer released its first battery-powered machine back in 2016: the L140B miniLoader. At the time, with more than a decade of experience in manufacturing underground mining[…]

BHP is the first customer to announce plans to trial Caterpillar Inc.’s Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system on battery electric and diesel electric mining trucks at BHP sites. Caterpillar announced the launch of the Cat DET solution last week ahead of displaying a Cat 798 AC with a DET attachment at MINExpo 2024, this[…]

Fortescue Zero and Downer have today announced a collaboration to jointly design and develop a battery-electric locomotive (BEL), marking an important step forward to the commercialisation of zero emissions power system technologies in heavy industry applications, it says. The agreement sets forward a path to deliver an innovative zero emissions solution for heavy haul rail[…]

Global mining services provider Perenti and Sandvik have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 centred on developing cutting-edge diesel-electric equipment for underground mines. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainability, efficiency and productivity in underground mining operations, Sandvik said. Under the agreement, the companies will work together to optimise underground diesel-electric loaders[…]

Michelin has collaborated with three mines around the world to develop MICHELIN BETTER HAUL ROAD, a digital solution designed to enhance safety and efficiency in mining operations. The importance of well-maintained haul roads cannot be overstated. MICHELIN BETTER HAUL ROAD provides a solution that allows mine managers to keep a close eye on this critical[…]

Fortescue, one of the world’s leading technology, energy and metals companies, and MacLean, a global leader in battery electric mining vehicles (BEVs), have announced a new partnership at MINExpo 2024 to help rapidly electrify and decarbonise the surface mining industry. Today, Fortescue Metals CEO, Dino Otranto, was joined by MacLean CEO, Kevin MacLean, and MacLean[…]

Liebherr’s mining and components product segments will work alongside Bruno Generators Group (BGG) to determine how each party’s expertise can be used to investigate low emission power generation with green ammonia as fuel. BGG is a premium Italian company that specialises in the design, development and production of cutting-edge power generators, battery energy storage systems[…]