Caterpillar

Caterpillar has released its first down-the-hole (DTH) hammers and bits, designed for the most severe blasthole drilling applications, while also being cost-effective for a wide range of drilling needs.

Komatsu will deploy 41 automation-ready Komatsu 930E-5 ultra-class haul trucks at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia from next month.

Building on the success of their semi-autonomous tractor system (SATS) technology, Wolff Mining has further strengthened its partnership with Hastings Deering in the forthcoming deployment of autonomous drills.

Mining machinery is developing quickly with modern technology. Equipment company WesTrac is demonstrating how its workforce can develop alongside the technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves by disrupting almost every aspect of our lives, business and industry, and mining is no exception.

Gough Holdings is set to offload its New Zealand’s Caterpillar dealership, Gough Group, to Sime Darby Berhad after nearly 100 years of family ownership.

Caterpillar has developed a propel drive system upgrade for its CAT 7495 and 7495 HF electric rope shovels.

The mining equipment company has delivered Queensland’s first CAT MD6250 drill to the Bluff coal mine east of Blackwater.

Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including the effort to improve mine safety in Queensland after another serious accident.

The Cat 794 AC mining truck has met the strictest United States emission standards, Tier 4, and is now using the same exhaust platform to progress its European Union Stage Five certification. 

Stanmore Coal and NRW Holdings are set to maintain run-of-mine (ROM) coal volumes from the Isaac Plains East mine in Moranbah, Queensland with the addition of a third truck and excavator fleet.

As technology continues to enhance our world, Caterpillar is constantly developing and refining advanced technologies.

Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including approval of modifications to the expansion of a leading coal mine in New South Wales.

The equipment manufacturer has jumped on the trend of battery-electric machinery for underground mining with the launch of its R1700 XE loader concept.

Caterpillar has released its new R2900 Underground Loader which offers expanded emission control options in response to global regulations surrounding diesel engine emissions.

The price-conscious consumer is now more educated than ever with access to worldwide prices on their smartphone, but they are often unaware that local warranty, technical support and parts availability may not apply.

Stay on top of the most read articles on the Australian Mining website over the past week, including a machinery and technology alliance between Rio Tinto and Caterpillar in the Pilbara.

Fortescue Metals Group’s ambition for a fully autonomous fleet of haul trucks is a step closer after the first Cat 789D trucks fitted with the technology started operating at Cloudbreak.

Caterpillar will supply machinery and autonomous technology for Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) has combined over 25 years of expertise and experience to engineer a standardised generator package that delivers optimum power.