The new Cat Single Life Cutting Edges for Cat medium wheel loaders feature a single bevel design that eliminates the need to monitor wear for flipping edges. Made from through-hardened DH-2 steel, the new ground engaging tools (GET) from Caterpillar are thicker and provide similar or better life to the standard cutting edge option. The new Single Life Cutting Edges…
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As the mining industry moves toward net-zero operations, electrification will play a crucial role in shaping the future of underground mining. North American Mining spoke to several companies whose pioneering electric load and haul solutions are driving the industry toward a cleaner, safer tomorrow. by Jonathan Rowland The shift from diesel-powered to battery-electric LHDs promises significant environmental, social and economic…
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A deeper dive into two newer machines that each play a key role in successful haul road management. There are many elements to a great haul road management program, but one factor often taken for granted is the polish: grading and dust control. While the Komatsu GD955-7 and Caterpillar 789D autonomous water truck are both relative newcomers to the market,…
Read MoreAfter eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Chairman and CEO James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board, effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him. After assuming the role of CEO on Jan. 1, 2017, Umpleby led the development and execution of a new…
Read MoreAfter eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Chairman and CEO James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board, effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him. After assuming the role of CEO on Jan. 1, 2017, Umpleby led the development and execution of a new…
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Elphinstone has set the standard in underground haul road maintenance with the recently released EG20 Underground Grader. Based on the Caterpillar next-generation 120 surface grader platform, the EG20 features improved operator comfort and delivers balanced weight, power, and agility to maximize performance. All power train components are specifically made to be rebuilt, Elphinstone noted, adding value to the total cost…
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Caterpillar said it is targeting a second quarter launch of its next generation of Cat Telehandlers. Released for retail and rental customers, the Cat TH0642, TH0842, TH1055 and TH1255 models replace the previous TL642, TL943, TL1055 and TL1255 machines. The new telehandlers are powered by the Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged and aftercooled) engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage…
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Caterpillar is celebrating a century of customer-centric innovation and industry-leading transformation. Caterpillar has kicked off the new year and its 100th anniversary with celebrations to be held throughout the U.S. and globally that commemorate the monumental milestone. The iconic manufacturer officially turns 100 on April 15. “Our success over the last 100 years is a testament to the hard work…
Read MoreCaterpillar has entered a new alliance with IMA Engineering to enhance its own Precision Mining initiative. The teaming of the two companies will use cutting-edge technology to provide real-time, detailed information about ore, the raw material extracted in mining, which will help sites improve operational efficiency and accuracy. Cat Precision Mining is Caterpillar’s advanced vision to improve every step of…
Read MoreNewmont Corporation has commissioned its first battery-electric large mining truck – dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE – at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County in Colorado. “The arrival of the Early Learner Cat 793 XE underscores our ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our business,” said Natascha Viljoen, Chief Operating Officer at…
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