Artemis Gold Inc. has announced a series of agreements with Caterpillar, Cat Financial and Cat dealer Finning (Canada) for its Blackwater gold project in central British Columbia.
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Cat suspends Russian operations, donates to Ukraine
On March 11, in the days following the initial invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Caterpillar issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events continuing to occur in Ukraine and hope for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Through the Caterpillar Foundation, we are donating more than $1 million to support both urgent and long-term needs…
Read MoreCaterpillar to divest longwall business
OEM Caterpillar confirmed to North American Mining in late February that it has made a preliminary deal to exit longwall mining and divest its longwall equipment arm to Hauhinco. The deal is subject to the negotiation of a final agreement, and no financial details are available. The transaction, a spokesperson told NAM, is expected to be completed during the third…
Read MoreGainwell Engineering, Caterpillar sign underground tech deal
India’s Gainwell Engineering, already a part of Caterpillar’s dealer network, has signed a technology licensing agreement with Caterpillar allowing it to manufacture medium- and high-seam room and pillar to support demand domestically and beyond. Under the agreement’s terms, Gainwell will also supply aftermarket spare parts and offer service support to existing Cat R&P and highwall miner products. Gainwell, headquartered in…
Read MoreCaterpillar introduces two new hammers
Caterpillar said the new Cat H190 S and H215 S Performance Series Hammers are built for high production on large excavators and deliver consistent breaking power. The OEM noted that an efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power delivered to the tool. With piston and tool matched in diameter and mass, these new hammers…
Read MoreTeck partners with Caterpillar on decarbonizing efforts
Canadian miner Teck Resources has announced an agreement with Caterpillar to work toward deploying 30 of the OEM’s zero-emissions large haul trucks at its mining operations as part of efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Read MoreCat updates 966, 966 XE, 972 and 972 XE Wheel Loaders
Bringing a host of standard technologies to the 7- to 9-tonne (8- to 10-ton) wheel loader line, the updated Caterpillar 966 and 972 wheel loader series boost operator efficiency. The 966 and 972 models deliver consistently high bucket fill factors to increase productivity by up to 10%. Their next generation design extends fluid and filter change intervals to lower maintenance costs up…
Read MoreNewmont, Caterpillar targeting zero emissions together
Colorado-headquartered miner Newmont and equipment producer Caterpillar have confirmed a new strategic alliance that will fast-track deployment of an all-electric autonomous haulage fleet and deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system. Under the deal’s outlines, Newmont will provide US$100 million in preliminary investment funds as the two begin drafting goals for the underground mining infrastructures and…
Read MoreCaterpillar puts new electric drive LHD on display in Vegas
MINExpo 2021 attendees got their first look at Caterpillar’s latest sustainable mobile equipment solutions, the R1700 XE LHD and MEC500 Mobile Equipment Charger, at the MINExpo 2021 event in September. The new LHD (Load Caterpillar) has a 16.5-ton payload and features a battery electric design that delivers superior productivity in underground applications with the benefits of no engine heat or…
Read MoreNewmont, Caterpillar targeting zero emissions together
Colorado-headquartered miner Newmont and equipment producer Caterpillar have confirmed a new strategic alliance that will fast-track deployment of an all-electric autonomous haulage fleet and deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
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