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At Bauma 2022, Liebherr premièred the new PR 766 G8 dozer

At Bauma 2022, Liebherr premièred the new PR 766 G8 dozer

🕔16:47, 11.Dec 2022

The PR 766 G8 further expands the Liebherr fleet of Generation 8 earthmoving crawlers, with an operating weight of up to 55 tonnes. At the same time, the application range for this machine has been extended into the mining sector:

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Komatsu PC4000-11 electric drive excavator: zero emission meets high performance

Komatsu PC4000-11 electric drive excavator: zero emission meets high performance

🕔14:17, 13.Oct 2022

Komatsu is one of the largest mining equipment manufacturers in the world. Its broad product range includes dump trucks, dozers, wheel loaders, rope shovels, and hydraulic excavators for the mining industry. With the new PC4000-11 electric drive, Komatsu shows its

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New Cat 789 Mining Truck delivers class-leading power and fuel efficiency

New Cat 789 Mining Truck delivers class-leading power and fuel efficiency

🕔22:22, 21.Sep 2022

The new Cat 789 Mining Truck builds on a legacy of proven performance to offer efficiency gains, the next generation of cab comfort and cutting-edge connectivity. Its design offers a weight advantage over the competition to haul more material every

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Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck

Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck

🕔14:17, 10.May 2022

Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs mine in South Africa. The 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid truck, generating more power than its diesel

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Weir to acquire Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision technology leader Motion Metrics

Weir to acquire Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision technology leader Motion Metrics

🕔13:08, 5.Nov 2021

The Weir Group has agreed to acquire Motion Metrics, a leading Canada-based global mining technology business, for an initial consideration of £89m1 payable in cash upon completion, subject to customary net debt and working capital adjustments. Motion Metrics is the

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New Cat 6040 hydraulic mining shovel features engine configuration to meet Tier 4 Final and Stage V emissions standards

New Cat 6040 hydraulic mining shovel features engine configuration to meet Tier 4 Final and Stage V emissions standards

🕔12:32, 7.Oct 2021

Offering more drive options to meet the global mining industry’s needs, the new Cat 6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel features an added engine configuration that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. The new configuration includes

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The Cat D11 XE harnesses the power and efficiency of electric drive to deliver the lowest cost per ton in dozing applications

The Cat D11 XE harnesses the power and efficiency of electric drive to deliver the lowest cost per ton in dozing applications

🕔14:12, 17.Sep 2021

MINExpo 2021 affords the mining industry the opportunity to see the future of efficient, productive, and sustainable dozing with a preview of the new Cat D11 XE dozer. Leveraging 20-plus years of Cat electric drive experience and field application, the

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MAXAM Tire debuts its biggest mining rigid haul truck tire at the 2021 MINExpo

MAXAM Tire debuts its biggest mining rigid haul truck tire at the 2021 MINExpo

🕔18:25, 16.Sep 2021

MAXAM Tire North America showcased its advancement and growth in the mining industry at MINExpo 2021. The company has displayed its largest mining tire, the 53/80R63 MS453, along with other products that provide a comprehensive solution to maximize mining operations

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Rolls-Royce presents mtu hybrid haul truck concept and vision for net-zero emissions mining at MINExpo 2021

Rolls-Royce presents mtu hybrid haul truck concept and vision for net-zero emissions mining at MINExpo 2021

🕔11:42, 14.Sep 2021

Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems will present its vision and mtu concepts for net zero-carbon mining operations at MINExpo 2021. The showcase includes both existing products and future technologies currently under development. In focus, is a groundbreaking new mtu concept

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Komatsu to teleoperate an excavator in Arizona from MINExpo show floor in Las Vegas

Komatsu to teleoperate an excavator in Arizona from MINExpo show floor in Las Vegas

🕔12:51, 10.Sep 2021

Previewing its in-development capabilities to help customers advance their safety and productivity goals, Komatsu will teleoperate a new hydraulic excavator loading its autonomous concept truck in Arizona from a remote console in Las Vegas, Nevada, during MINExpo 2021. Separated by

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BHP and Caterpillar to accelerate development of zero-emissions mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar to accelerate development of zero-emissions mining trucks

🕔10:21, 1.Sep 2021

BHP today announced a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This milestone is the result of over 12 months of close collaboration between BHP and

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Goodyear expands RH-4A+ lineup to include 40.00R57

Goodyear expands RH-4A+ lineup to include 40.00R57

🕔13:26, 30.Jul 2021

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces a new size, 40.00R57, to the Goodyear RH-4A+ tire lineup. With the initial launch last fall, the RH-4A+ is engineered to deliver a lower operating cost per hour and higher productivity in hard

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Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck

Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck

🕔12:37, 25.Jun 2021

Liebherr is extending its product offering with the T 274, a class-leading 305 t / 336 tons haul truck. This new truck bridges the gap between the highly successful T 284 (363 t / 400 tons) and the upgraded T

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Sandvik introduces Top Hammer XL, a fully optimized top hammer system for large hole size drilling in surface mining

Sandvik introduces Top Hammer XL, a fully optimized top hammer system for large hole size drilling in surface mining

🕔18:25, 14.Jun 2021

Top Hammer XL is the latest innovation in surface top hammer drilling from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. The new, groundbreaking drilling system, targeting large-scale quarry and surface mining customers, offers a faster, more fuel-efficient and more cost-effective way to

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Komatsu introduces the PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator

Komatsu introduces the PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator

🕔13:46, 26.Apr 2021

Komatsu Europe announces the introduction of its new PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator. Equipped with an EU Stage V certified engine, the PC2000-11 has more horsepower and new engine-pump control, for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance. The PC2000-11 harnesses almost

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