North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, N.D., graduated its 2026 class on May 15, including 17 students who completed the Komatsu-supported diesel technician training program. The two-year program is also supported by participating Komatsu dealer partners to develop the next generation of diesel technicians for the heavy equipment industry. Designed around a blended work-based learning model, the…
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Komatsu announces global launch of PC9000 hydraulic mining excavator
Komatsu Germany Mining Division (KGM) announces the global launch of the PC9000-12, the largest and most innovative hydraulic mining excavator in Komatsu’s portfolio. Following its successful market introduction in Canada, the PC9000-12 is now available worldwide through Komatsu’s global dealer network. Representing the next evolution in Komatsu’s surface mining lineup, the PC9000-12 is engineered to help mining operations achieve higher…
Read MoreWest Virginia Coal Show exhibitors: Meet more companies (Part 5)
Check out the fifth part in our six-part set of exhibitor listings for the West Virginia Coal Show, set for March 31-April 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. We hope you’re planning to join us. Komatsu 325Komatsu, through its Joy brand, provides advanced mining equipment, automation, and smart technologies to support the evolving coal industry. With a legacy…
Read MoreA new longwall standard ahead?
Komatsu engineer Colten Leviere spoke to NAM’s Jonathan Rowland and Donna Schmidt about the transition of ‘intelligent’ longwall mining as automation makes its way into the technology. While the number of longwall panels in operation in North America sits at its lowest level in some time, those that remain are producing at the highest average output levels ever recorded. Longwall…
Read MoreSME MINEXCHANGE returns to Utah
by Donna Schmidt Snow and skiing and mining – oh, my! Salt Lake City will once again play host to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration’s (SME) MINEXCHANGE conference and exposition from February 22-25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Thousands will return once again to the venue to visit with hundreds of exhibitors and take in presentations from…
Read MoreKomatsu unveils historic shovel monument
Komatsu announced the arrival of a P&H 2100BL electric rope shovel to serve as a landmark at its Elko, Nev., campus. The shovel has been relocated from Milwaukee, Wis., to serve as a monument to the legacy of P&H Mining Equipment and that company’s long history of manufacturing in the United States. “This machine will now be prominently displayed in…
Read MoreKomatsu transforms Edmonton Distribution Center
Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot into a full-service distribution center. The expansion marks a significant step in Komatsu’s ongoing effort to enhance service levels, reduce lead times and better support dealers and customers across Canada. The new…
Read MoreKomatsu, Applied Intuition announce innovation collaboration
Komatsu announced a strategic technology collaboration with Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley-based company at the forefront of vehicle intelligence. This collaboration aims to provide cutting-edge technologies and real-time adaptability to Komatsu’s next-generation mining equipment, helping customers boost productivity, reduce downtime and operate with greater precision and efficiency. With Applied Intuition’s proven capabilities across vehicle operating systems, autonomy stacks and tooling,…
Read MoreKomatsu introduces new excavators
Komatsu introduced two new “game-changing” hydraulic excavators. The new PC220LC-12 features a cab and controls designed for operator comfort, efficiency and productivity. The PC220LCi-12 includes the same features plus IMC 3.0, Komatsu’s latest intelligent machine control technology, incorporating automation enhancements designed to enhance operator productivity throughout each shift. Compared to the PC210LC-11, both 21- to 24-ton-class excavators feature: The PC220LCi-12…
Read MoreThe charge ahead: electrification trends in surface mining
Recent developments are driving progress in surface mine electrification, sparking new opportunities to enhance productivity while also reducing emissions. by Jonathan Rowland The mining industry has “always been built on scale, strength, and certainty,” said Daniel Robertson, marketing/sales manager at Innomotics; however, the climate conversation has “shifted expectations” with global mandates calling for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by…
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