Caterpillar
Tech news
New wheel tractor-scraper ticks all the boxes
A 7% increase in fuel efficiency means more material moved per unit of fuel burned, and improved onboard payload.
Energy
Supply chain collaboration gains momentum to next generation vehicles
The initiative seeks what is needed to transform today’s fleet of mining vehicles into tomorrow’s new generation of cleaner, safer vehicles.
Health and safety
Caterpillar to deliver fatigue and distraction monitoring system
Seat vibration and audio alarms alert operators when a microsleep or distraction event is detected—to effectively reduce dangerous incidents.
Coal
Next generation mining truck advances efficiency and productivity
The truck offers a new integrated speed coaching feature to give feedback on how to operate the truck most productively.
Coal
New Cat dozer lowers owning and operating costs
The new Cat D9 dozer replaces the D9T model and offers customisable configurations. Built on a legacy of longevity and proven reliability in the field, the new Cat D9 lowers overall costs per unit of material moved by up to 3%.
Gold
Power and precision: New Cat MD6380 rotary blasthole drill
With a hole diameter of of 251 to 381 mm, single-pass hole depth of 19.8 m; multi-pass hole depth of 39.5 m, the drill is designed for large-scale mining.
Gold
Caterpillar achieves 2 billion tonnes hauled with autonomous trucks system
Caterpillar is hitting a significant milestone in autonomous haulage—achieving 2 billion tonnes hauled using Cat MineStar Command for hauling.
Coal
TECH NEWS: Emission configurations for all regions
The new shovel also features data communications for comprehensive machine health monitoring in the operations office using Cat MineStar Health.
Gold
Autonomous haul trucks enhance safety and productivity
Newmont Corporation's Board of Directors has unanimously approved investment in an AHS at in Australia to enhance safety and productivity.
Events
About Future of Mining Australia
Date: 25-26 March 2019
Location: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Overview:
The Future of Mining Australia returns for its second edition and...
