Mining

Caterpillar has announced that it will offer factory-installed fire suppression systems on its D10T2 dozer and 777G truck with plans to roll-out to other machines.

New control system for 7495 series rope shovels can improve operator efficiency, reduces downtime and enhances productivity.

Terex Trucks rack up the hours in South Africa

Atrum Coal has begun drilling at Panorama North and granted additional coal licences for Groundhog North anthracite projects in British Columbia, Canada.

Komatsu previewed the new D375Ai-8 dozer and 930E-5 mining haul truck at MINExpo 2016, as well as announcing the North American commercial release of the PC4000-11 hydraulic mining shovel .

A consortium between FAMUR and Kopex Machinery has delivered a new longwall system to the Tauron Group.

Rescuing a mining excavator that had become stranded after its engine broke down required a specialist heavy-duty transportation solution.

Maptek and senseFly, a Swiss maker of drones, have signed an agreement that will allow Maptek to supply senseFly drones to its mining customers as part of its surveying and mapping solutions.

Atlas Copco launched a number of developments to its Pit Viper range of blast hole drills – including the first full-autonomous cab-less Pit Viper 275.

A number of US coal mines and preparation have been recognised for their achievements in the areas of safety and mine reclamation.

The CEOs of Joy Global and its buyer, Komatsu Ltd, have met at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas.

Komatsu made a splash at MINExpo 2016 with its cab-less autonomous haulage vehicle.

Sandvik launched its field-proven AutoMine Surface Drilling solution for Sandvik DR431i rotary blast hole drills at MINExpo 2016.

RCT exhibited its latest solutions at MINExpo 2016 and had a positive response from attendees

New technology filters from Cummins Filtration achieved significant cost reduction at Anglo American’s Dawson coal mine in Queensland, Australia.