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Newmont, Caterpillar targeting zero emissions together

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 NAM Staff

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…

Caterpillar puts new electric drive LHD on display in Vegas

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 NAM Staff

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…

Newmont, Caterpillar targeting zero emissions together

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 NAM Staff

Caterpillar to unveil new electric-drive LHD at MINExpo

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 NAM Staff

MINExpo 2021 attendees will get a first look at Caterpillar’s latest sustainable mobile equipment solutions: the R1700 XE LHD and MEC500 Mobile Equipment Charger. The new Cat 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 exhaust emissions. An Autodig function…

Raise the Roof

September 4, 2021September 14, 2021 NAM Staff

Tahmoor Coal Mine Looks To Caterpillar For Longwall Roof Support. By Josephine Patterson It’s been more than 15 years since the underground Tahmoor coking mine, which is located 75 km southwest of Sydney, Australia, had a complete longwall system upgrade. With stricter regulations on dust exposure being enacted as well as the need to increase reliability of the system and…

Caterpillar launches 777G Water Solutions truck

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 NAM Staff

Caterpillar has taken on the issue of haul road dust and its impact on safety and productivity at mine sites with the release of its new Cat 777G Water Solutions truck, which it said can solve the issue with less water use.

New Cat 992 Wheel Loader focuses on productivity, efficiency

June 10, 2021 NAM Staff

Building on a more than half-century legacy that includes the best-selling large mining loader model of all time, the new Cat 992 Wheel Loader sets a new standard by offering up to 32% greater productivity. This new large mining loader reduces maintenance costs by as much as 10% and offers up to 48% greater payload-per-fuel efficiency than the earlier model…

Caterpillar meets autonomous milestone

June 10, 2021 NAM Staff

OEM Caterpillar has met a significant milestone on its autonomous journey: 3 billion tonnes hauled autonomously using the Cat Command system for hauling trucks.

Cat funds plan to advance mining tech at South Dakota Mines

April 29, 2021 NAM Staff

Caterpillar said in late 2020 that it was backing a new partnership it had made with the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to advance mining technology, including autonomous robotic mining, cutting-edge software and new equipment to boost safety and efficiency.

Cat unveils 395 excavator

April 29, 2021 NAM Staff

In February, Caterpillar said it released the Cat 395 excavator, a next-generation unit it said can offer contractors up to 10% more production, double the structural durability and lower maintenance expenses by 20 versus its predecessor the 390F.