Caterpillar Inc. has announced a strategic alliance with Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold mining company to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero carbon-emitting, end-to-end mining system. Together, they will collaborate to create a safer, more productive mine, and Continue reading “Caterpillar announces strategic alliance with Newmont to achieve zero emissions mining”
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XEMC’s retrofitted 120 t all battery electric truck gets to work
On July 22, XEMC’s (Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Corporation Ltd) recently completed 120 ton all battery electric-powered AC drive mining truck was officially delivered to energy company SPIC’s Huolinhe open-pit coal mine in Inner Mongolia and immediately put into use, which the OEM Continue reading “XEMC’s retrofitted 120 t all battery electric truck gets to work”
Allison Transmission launch the TerraTran
Innovative new propulsion solution for off-highway market offers enhanced drivability and maneuverability
ALLISON Transmission has announced the launch of the TerraTran, their latest innovation in propulsion solutions purpose-built for the global construction, mining, and quarrying markets.
A variant of Allison’s proven 4000 Series transmission, the TerraTran is Continue reading “Allison Transmission launch the TerraTran”
Liebherr will present latest innovations at MINExpo
Liebherr is gearing up to showcase its new mining solutions portfolio at the world’s largest mining trade show, MINExpo International 2021, in Las Vegas this September. New developments and announcements will be Continue reading “Liebherr will present latest innovations at MINExpo”
Hitachi Mining Joint Development of an Engine-less, Full Battery Rigid Dump Truck with ABB
Realizing a low cost, maximum load capacity, and high operation rate by the dynamic charging system with trolley
Tokyo, 23 June 2021 —Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE: 6305; “Hitachi Construction Machinery”) and ABB today announced that they have signed a collaboration agreement to develop an engineless, full battery Continue reading “Hitachi Mining Joint Development of an Engine-less, Full Battery Rigid Dump Truck with ABB”
Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck
- Class-leading payload with 305 tonnes capacity
- Proven design based on the Liebherr T 284, which has gained more than 20 million operating hours in the field
- Perfect match with Liebherr mining excavators R 9800 and R 9600 Continue reading “Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck”
All Female Crew Lead the Way: #IWD2021
Continuing our coverage celebrating International Women’s Day on Monday, in this post we take a look back at Australian business Lendlease’s first all-female crew of operators who were deployed onto a jobsite back in 2018.
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Big Hitachi Kit Heads for Terrafame in Sotkamo
Finnish mining business Terrafame has entered into an agreement with equipment dealer Rotator Oy to renew the existing Hitachi mining equipment at their Sotkamo mine in Northern Finland during 2022–2025.
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These are the ten largest trucks in the world
They are till over 10,000 hp strong, have wheels up to 4 meters in diameter and weigh more than a Boeing 747. They are not allowed to enter public roads, because they would require three lanes. These are the ten largest dumptrucks in the world… Continue reading “These are the ten largest trucks in the world”
This dump truck is the world’s largest electric vehicle with a massive 700 kWh battery pack
The advent of electric transportation in sectors like trucks and buses has led to insane amounts of energy storage going into some vehicles, but now we have a new record
A partnership between two Swiss companies converted a Komatsu dumper truck with a giant 700 kWh battery pack. This single conversion alone has an Continue reading “This dump truck is the world’s largest electric vehicle with a massive 700 kWh battery pack”
Terex Trucks in French push

Claiming that the market in France has stabilised, Terex Trucks is expanding its operations in the country with three new dealers, saying it was reinforcing its commitment to customers and dealers throughout the region. Continue reading “Terex Trucks in French push”