Caterpillar Inc. unveiled an innovative OEM-designed solution to help solve one of the most complex aspects of the mining industry’s energy transition – energy management. Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is a fully Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working around a mine site. It can also charge a…
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BKT names Ludovic Revel as president global OEM
Off-Highway tire manufacturer BKT announced the appointment of Ludovic Revel as president Global OEM, a strategic choice that reflects the Indian multinational’s commitment to pursuing its ambitious business goals, starting with strengthening its growth strategy in the OEM channel for original equipment and consolidating BKT’s brand visibility among the major global players. With a strong background of nearly three decades…
Read MoreFortescue unveils climate transition plan to reach ‘real zero’
Fortescue has released a rigorous, externally reviewed climate transition plan that lays out how the company plans to stop burning fossil fuels across its Australian iron ore operations by the end of the decade – and sets the bar for other companies to follow. Fortescue Executive Chairman Dr. Andrew Forrest AO, released the action plan days after a group of…
Read MoreWeir showcases all-of-mine capabilities at MINExpo
Weir, an end-to-end solutions provider focused on accelerating sustainable mining, is exhibiting at MINExpo, at Central Hall Booth 8833, Weir showcased its brands and unveiling a range of new innovative technologies and solutions. Weir will launch its ESCO NEXSYS GET Lip System for rope shovel dippers, which lowers lip maintenance requirements, extends tooth and adapter life and, ultimately, provides miners…
Read MoreFortescue, MacLean announce decarbonization partnership
Fortescue and MacLean, a manufacturer of battery electric mining vehicles (BEVs), announced a new partnership to help rapidly electrify and decarbonize the surface mining industry. At MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Fortescue Metals CEO Dino Otranto was joined by MacLean CEO Kevin MacLean and MacLean President Stella Holloway to announce that MacLean will deliver a fleet of 30 GR8 EV…
Read MoreAramine touts its battery-powered underground mining machines
Aramine, global pioneer in sustainable underground mining solutions, showcased its expertise in battery-powered mining machines at MINExpo in Las Vegas (booth W-11745), enabling mining operations with low CO2 emissions while ensuring maximum productivity. The French manufacturer released its first battery-powered machine in 2016: the L140B miniLoader. At the time, with more than a decade of experience in manufacturing underground mining…
Read MoreMartin Engineering marks 80 years of product innovation
Martin Engineering is marking 80 years of product innovation, engineering expertise and global growth. During a month of celebrations in September 2024, the firm invited customers, local communities and employees’ families to its flagship Center for Innovation in Neponset, Ill., and see for themselves the extent of Martin’s investment in engineering research and technological advancement over eight decades. Martin Engineering…
Read MoreKomatsu to acquire mining optimization software developer
To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimize their mining operations, Komatsu announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Building upon Komatsu’s…
Read MoreMichelin introduces ‘first-ever’ energy efficient tire
Michelin introduced the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY at MINExpo, the mining industry’s first-ever energy efficient tire that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimized, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. The Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY tire achieves up to 3.6% better fuel efficiency compared to the Michelin…
Read MoreThiess, EACON sign MoU to advance autonomous fleet capability, decarbonization
Global mining services provider Thiess and autonomous haulage solutions firm EACON have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver OEM-agnostic autonomous technology and advance decarbonization in the mining industry. The MoU paves the way for Thiess to offer more sustainable, efficient,and safer mining solutions to its clients globally through EACON’s expertise in autonomous driving technology and electric and hybrid…
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