September 15, 2021

Rio Tinto teams up with Caterpillar for zero-emissions autonomous trucks

The world’s first operational deployment of approximately 35 new Caterpillar 793 zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks will be at Gudai-Darri.

September 15, 2021

NORCAT launches open innovation platform to connect the ‘builders’ and ‘buyers’ of innovation

NORCAT Open Innovation Platform aims to expedite the identification, product development, and procurement and deployment of scalable technology solution.

September 15, 2021

How mining waste can be used for hydrogen fuel production

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology propose the idea of using feldspars found in mine tailings as part of a potential cheaper catalyst for hydrogen fuel production.

September 14, 2021

Caterpillar CEO says worker shortage adds to supply chain snags

After millions of workers lost jobs last year, the rapid snapback in economic activity has left many businesses short-staffed.

September 14, 2021

New Cat 6040 Hydraulic Shovel to meet Tier 4 final and stage V emissions standards

Features an added engine configuration that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.

September 14, 2021

Nordgold and Columbus launch financial tool for miners

CN Planning Analytics is a planning, measurement, monitoring and reporting tool tailored specifically to miners.

September 14, 2021

China has “too many” EV companies, minister says

Industry and Information Technology Minister, Xiao Yaqing, said the government will encourage consolidation.

September 14, 2021

EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race

According to IDTechEx, previous predictions of 2021 EV sales were a massive underestimation.

September 13, 2021

Autonomous Cat 794 AC mining truck for hauling makes MINExpo debut

The 794 AC truck field fleet has tripled over the last two years to more than 150 units with the highest-hour truck logging more than 52,000 hours.

September 13, 2021

Epiroc to acquire specialist in mining vehicle battery conversions

Epiroc will acquire the business and assets of FVT Research Inc., a Canadian company with expertise in converting diesel-powered mining machines to battery-electric vehicles.