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Komatsu invests in expansion of surface drill solutions
Komatsu is accelerating the development of smaller drills for surface mining applications.
March 2, 2018 0 comment
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Komatsu event in Brisbane will mentor tech startups
A Komatsu ‘hackathon’ event in Brisbane entitled Komatsu: Transform Mining will allow participants to pitch their products to the engineering giant, in an opportunity that could create jobs in the Queensland mining sector.
February 7, 2018 0 comment
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Komatsu to ramp up automation deployment
Komatsu plans to accelerate the pace of mining automation through the ongoing development of its autonomous haulage system (AHS).
February 1, 2018 0 comment
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Rio Tinto to expand autonomous truck fleet in the Pilbara
Rio Tinto will work with Caterpillar and Komatsu to expand its fleet of autonomous haul trucks in the Pilbara by more than 50 per cent in 2019.
December 18, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu initiative helps push down service costs
The equipment manufacturer believes its ‘fix it first time’ approach ensures that machine issues are identified, addressed and resolved in the shortest possible time, and on the first visit.
November 10, 2017 0 comment
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Mining automation market to grow by 50%
The global mining automation market is expected to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a report.
October 20, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu technology system supports mine construction
Komatsu has launched a project management technology that will benefit the construction phase of mining and enhance the growing use of drones in the industry.
September 27, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu takes aerial view of site surveying
Six Komatsu Australia in-house pilots have recently received their ‘wings’ as certified drone operators, allowing for the ability to provide total site solution, site surveying services that are an improvement on ground-based alternatives.
September 15, 2017 0 comment
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Integration: the key to a digital mining future
Improving how technology solutions are integrated will be critical for mining to effectively transform into a digital industry, according to RPMGlobal chief executive officer Richard Mathews.
September 13, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu launches Australian innovation team
Komatsu has established a new Australian management team focused on market innovation.
August 22, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu unleashes technology to make mine construction smarter
Komatsu has launched a project management technology it says will add significant benefits to the construction phase of mining.
August 2, 2017 0 comment
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A dozen Komatsu 830E trucks to arrive next month
National Plant & Equipment will soon welcome 12 new Komatsu 830E electric drive haul trucks to Australia.
June 26, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu Mining launched following Joy Global acquisition
Joy Global has officially been relaunched as Komatsu Mining Corp.
May 11, 2017 0 comment
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Joy Global to be renamed Komatsu Mining
Japanese based machinery manufacturer Komatsu has completed its acquisition of Joy Global, expanding its global mining services business.
April 6, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu acquires Queensland based mine solutions provider MineWare
Komatsu’s Australian subsidiary has acquired MineWare, a mining equipment solutions provider based in Queensland.
April 4, 2017 0 comment
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Smart mining market set to boom
The smart mining market is on track for substantial growth in the coming years, a new report by Transparency Market Research has found.
January 31, 2017 0 comment
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Komatsu enters freight forwarding deal
Komatsu Australia has signed a three-year freight forwarding contract with DB Schenker to import equipment into Australia from Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, Norway, and the US.
December 1, 2016 0 comment
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Komatsu dozer range extends efficiency and cost-saving benefits
Komatsu Australia has expanded its dozer range with the release of three new machines featuring the intelligent Machine Control (iMC) system.
November 29, 2016 0 comment
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Komatsu unveils world’s first intelligent machine control excavator
Komatsu Australia’s new intelligent machine control (iMC) excavator features a factory-integrated 3D GNSS machine control and guidance system.
November 28, 2016 0 comment
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Komatsu unveil cabless autonomous trucks
Komatsu has unveiled its completely cabless, next gen autonomous truck at MINExpo.
October 5, 2016 0 comment