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While safety performance is always a key consideration when new technology and work practices are implemented in the Australian mining industry, it is not always the primary reason.

WesTrac has bolstered its noise suppression capabilities with the acquisition of Hushpak Engineering, an Australian manufacturer for the mining, manufacturing and construction industries.

Caterpillar trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command make mining history by autonomously hauling 1.2 billion tonnes of material in 2021.

Caterpillar has announced that it now has over 500 Cat autonomous trucks in operation worldwide, becoming the largest autonomous fleet.

BHP will add four battery-electric locomotives to its Western Australian rail network, becoming the fourth major miner to improve rail decarbonisation efforts in Australia since mid-December.

Fortescue purchases two Battery Electric Locomotives to transport iron ore to port, continuing the decarbonisation of its locomotive fleet.

Sanvik and Caterpillar have made significant strides in alternative fuels for mining applications, including HVO to replace diesel and hydrogen-powered haul trains.

After the Geographe team received a call from the workshop of a Tier 1 miner regarding a maintenance challenge on a common haul truck, the West Australian manufacturer turned a major safety issue into a patented, time-saving tool. 

Caterpillar has announced a three-year project with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems to demonstrate hydrogen backup power at data centres.

Newmont has formed a strategic alliance with Caterpillar to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.  

Caterpillar has released two new medium-size wheel loaders, using recently announced technologies to increase productivity and improve maintenance costs.

Caterpillar has detailed the technologies showcased at MINExpo in September, including next generation cab designs and a wearable work safety product.

Rio Tinto has set a target to have 80 per cent autonomous haul trucks in 2022, as it seeks to reduce costs while satisfying demand for materials.

Newmont has become Australia’s first gold miner to implement a fully operational, autonomous haulage fleet at the Boddington gold mine in Western Australia.

Keep up with the latest and largest contracts from across the mining sector, including Fortescue, Rio Tinto, NRW Holdings and MACA. 

As the 2021 MINExpo International Conference wraps up for another year, Australian Mining reflects on the innovations and equipment unveiled in Las Vegas.

Rio Tinto will be the first to deploy Caterpillar’s 793 zero-emission autonomous haul trucks, once development is complete at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia.

It will be hard to miss Caterpillar’s exhibition at MINExpo 2021, not only for its size but also for the future-focused lessons and equipment the OEM now offers the industry.

BHP has partnered with Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks, following months of collaboration on how to sustainably tackle the miner’s energy demands.

Cat has delivered its solution to efficient dust control with the new 777G Water Solutions truck, implementing a proprietary Water Delivery System and MineStar Edge technology.