Tag: mining operations
By Joel Schroeder, Director of Land Mobile Products, Intelsat, mining operators around the world continue to lean on new technologies and industry-specific applications to optimize and enhance operations, security and safety at mining sites. As this digitization of the...
Caterpillar is committed to improving the environment and communities where we live and work. It takes strong collaboration with customers to make a real difference – like Caterpillar long-time mining customer, Rio Tinto. They’re asking help to achieve their...
In 2016, Pucobre, a Chilean selective underground copper mining company, was in a conundrum. Grades at its ore deposits were falling, and global prices were unstable. The company knew it needed to change to remain competitive and began looking...
Symboticware Inc., an industry leader of real-time data management solutions for global mining operations, announces collaboration with Nokia on private wireless and Industrial IoT (IIoT) to transform connectivity and improve communications and location services.
The partnership brings forward a complete...
Swedish equipment supplier Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has revealed an Automine Concept vehicle, a 'future vision' for fully autonomous mining vehicles.
Sandvik Automation has yet again showed the world that they are the technological leaders in mining automation and...
Optimizing downstream mining processes, MineWare has introduced an advanced Material Classification module for its Argus Shovel Monitor to enable mine sites to save millions of dollars by reducing the amount of lost or contaminated ore.
The module integrates precise material...
In what is a major update, Komatsu has released the 830E-5, a 230 metric tonne capacity dump truck said to be the most technologically advanced 240-US ton class truck the company has produced to date.
Powered by a Cummins QSK60...
Sandvik AutoMine for Trucks is a first for autonomous ramp haulage applications in the underground mining industry, providing autonomous truck haulage not only in underground environments but now also on the surface. It turns Sandvik’s intelligent mining trucks into...
The new Cat trolley assist system for Cat electric drive mining trucks is now available for mining operations seeking a means to reduce carbon emissions, lower fuel and engine costs, and boost speed-on-grade for greater productivity.
The Cat trolley assist...
McEwen Mining Inc. recently declared commercial production at their newest mine site in Nevada, USA, the Gold Bar mine, powered by Caterpillar.
The customized solution consists of two Cat G3516 1,450 kW and one G3512 1,000 kW natural gas generator...