Komatsu

For mine operators with a focus on sustainable operation, Komatsu’s new WE1850-3 wheel loader, part of the new Generation 3 series, is a versatile loading tool that can be used for main line production and shovel back-up as well as clean-up and ramp building.

A newly developed mining tunnel boring machine (TBM) is being tested by Codelco at its Chuquicamata mine in Chile. State-owned Codelco is the world’s largest copper producer.

Japanese multi-national corporation Komatsu is set to acquire Australian business Mine Site Technologies (MST), a provider of operational optimisation platforms for underground mining that leverage communication devices and position tracking systems.

Mining industry thought leaders will gather from July 19-21 at the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition in Mackay to inspire and share insights at the Seminar Series, sponsored by Komatsu.

The 2022 Women in Industry finalists have been announced, celebrating the success of women in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Komatsu has opened an innovation hub and distribution centre in Wacol, Queensland, showcasing the latest technology during its construction and upon completion in an interactive exhibition.

BHP will transition its South Flank mine to autonomous haulage, less than a year after first ore was produced at the Western Australian site.

Do not miss this opportunity to participate in this much anticipated event where the industry will converge in Mackay on July 19-21, 2022.

Wabtec Corporation has successfully tested its new mining collision awareness system solution with a Komatsu machine intervention controller.

Komatsu and PIMS Group have formed an agreement that will help extend the life of multiple Queensland coal mines.

A look at the most exciting mining innovations from November, featuring Komatsu, RPMGlobal, Orica and Epiroc. 

Komatsu Australia has launched a suite of four underground loaders, a major commitment to Australia’s hard rock mining industry.

Anglo American and Komatsu’s Growing Together mine rehabilitation partnership has been expanded with new tree planting days.

Hillgrove Resources’ Kanmantoo underground decline in South Australia has commenced, bringing forward potential first copper production and reducing future development costs.

Proterra and Komatsu have collaborated to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology.  

Hillgrove Resources has signed a contract with Joy Global to establish a portal, decline and drill platforms at its Kanmantoo copper mine in SA.

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

Komatsu have revealed more than four billion tonnes of material have been leveraged by their FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System.

Komatsu will give a sneak peek of its remote-controlled hydraulic excavator at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, operating its PC7000-11 from over 600km away.

Hillgrove Resources has revealed opportunities to expand the Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia, will a decline to commence in late 2021.