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…
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Aramine 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…
Read MoreNew Eriez B-HC electromagnetic vibratory feeders offer industry-leading capacity
Eriez announced the expansion of its extensive B-series line of heavy-duty electromagnetic vibratory feeders with four all-new B-HC high-capacity models. Boasting nearly 70% to 100% greater capacity than previous models, these feeders offer the widest capacity range in the industry, capable of delivering controlled amounts from just a few pounds to 1,200 tons (1,089 metric tons) of bulk material per…
Read MoreLiebherr, Fortescue announce significant expansion of zero emission equipment partnership at MINExpo
During an event at MINExpo in Las Vegas, Liebherr and Fortescue announced a significant expansion of their partnership and unveiled the jointly developed autonomous battery-electric T 264 truck. Together, the two companies will develop and validate a range of zero emission mining solutions, which will result in the supply of 475 new Liebherr machines featuring Fortescue’s innovative green technology to…
Read MoreMASABA material handling solutions for mining applications
MASABA, Inc., based in Vermillion, S.D., at MINExpo booth 8893 introduced its full lineup of material handling solutions for mining applications, including the patented Magnum Telescoping Conveyor; overland and stationary conveyor systems; ship-loading systems and truck unloaders; as well as portable and modular systems for crushing, screening, and washing; and a variety of custom-engineered solutions. All solutions are designed and…
Read MoreKomatsu touts a sustainable future together
For MINExpo 2024, Komatsu showcased innovative products and digital solutions that empower sustainable mining optimization. This year’s show theme is “A sustainable future together.” The overarching goal is to help customers balance environmental impacts with operations priorities. “Discover our shared vision for sustainable mine optimization, born from a collaboration with our customers to unlock the full potential of our solutions…
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