Nearly a year to the day after it was first announced Hauhinco would acquire the longwall mining equipment division of Caterpillar, the company has emerged with a new name with roots into its 100-plus-year history. The company will now be known as Hauhinco Bergbautechnik, or HBT, and it has a number of high-level action items it wants to collectively achieve…
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In December, Caterpillar released new bolt-together buckets for underground loaders that can lower assembly and transportation costs as well as reduce downtime on machines. Offering the same strength and durability as standard buckets, the Cat bolt-together buckets for Cat load haul dump (LHD) does not require skilled maintenance operators for underground welding, resulting in a reduced safety risk. The design…
Read MoreCaterpillar, which has been forward in its desire to fast-track development of its electrified product line-up, said it is investing in California, U.S.-based battery technology group Lithos Energy, maker of lithium-ion battery packs for various industries. Lithos specializes in designing, engineering and manufacturing shock resistant and high-performance battery solutions; Cat said its investment will demonstrate its commitment to support customers…
Read MoreWith its Arizona proving grounds outside Tucson, Ariz., serving as a backdrop, Caterpillar has demonstrated its first battery-electric 793 model large mining truck as it announced an investment into the campus as a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future. The development of the 793 prototype came with support from key mining customers participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program.…
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Caterpillar has rolled out its new Cat 789 mining truck that it said delivers class-leading power, fuel efficiency, more payload capacity and better speed on grade. The truck, built on a legacy of performance to offer efficiency gains, moves more material with less fuel, offering up to 9% reduced fuel consumption compared to the Tier 2 design. An advanced powertrain…
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Emerging lithium-boron supplier ioneer has completed a technology system supply agreement with Caterpillar that solidifies the early introduction of Cat MineStar Command for hauling, autonomous haul system (AHS) at its Rhyolite Ridge project in Esmerelda County, Nevada. The results of a feasibility study completed in early 2021 showed the viability of AHS at the planned mine and ioneer said the…
Read MoreIn June, Caterpillar announced a three-year project with District Energy St. Paul of Minnesota to demonstrate a hydrogen-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) system. The project, which is scheduled to start early next year, is supported and partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and backed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. “Caterpillar is focused on supporting our customers…
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North American Mining recently took an exclusive look at Caterpillar’s Tinaja Hills and Tucson Proving Ground complex in southern Arizona, gaining some remarkable insight into the OEM’s research and development and training efforts By Donna Schmidt Just north of the U.S.-Mexico border, overlooking a beautiful yet vast swath of one of the most beautiful desert areas of the American Southwest,…
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Caterpillar has acquired Tangent Energy Solutions, an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) company that provides customers with turnkey solutions for reducing energy costs, increasing energy efficiency, reducing emissions, monetizing electric grid support, and providing resiliency for customer operations. The acquisition of Tangent Energy, the company said in May, also positions Caterpillar to work directly with utilities and energy providers to supply distributed energy…
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Women in Mining Profile: Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson The CV of Caterpillar’s Resources Industries Group President Denise Johnson is as impressive as it is broad. The Michigan State University (B.S. in mechanical engineering) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S. in mechanical engineering and M.S. in business administration) alum began her career as an engineer in operations and product development within the…
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