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Hitachi CM and ABB to explore opportunities for mine operators to target net-zero emissions from mining machinery

Hitachi CM and ABB to explore opportunities for mine operators to target net-zero emissions from mining machinery

🕔20:02, 29.Mar 2021

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining. The companies will

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Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

🕔15:59, 27.Mar 2021

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market. The successor of the popular R 996B

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BKT launches the new EARTHMAX SR 412

BKT launches the new EARTHMAX SR 412

🕔21:51, 8.Mar 2021

BKT‘s range of over 2,700 tires is expanding again. The latest is EARTHMAX SR 412, designed to equip articulated dump trucks, loaders and dozers. Excellent stability and resistance to damaging attacks are the main qualities that distinguish this new tire.

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2021 Cat 7495 mining shovels feature upgrades to drive efficiencies and lower cost per ton

2021 Cat 7495 mining shovels feature upgrades to drive efficiencies and lower cost per ton

🕔20:27, 6.Jan 2021

Drawing from more than a century of rope shovel innovation, the 2021 Cat 7495 and 7495 HF Electric Rope Shovels (ERS) combine multiple standard feature upgrades that increase operating efficiency up to 10% to improve machine productivity. Component enhancements, increased frame

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Why the choice of the perfect tire for quarry work is essential

Why the choice of the perfect tire for quarry work is essential

🕔12:08, 9.Sep 2020

To fit out the dumpers (CAT 775G), the choice fell on a quarry bestseller from BKT, EARTHMAX SR 45 M, in the 24.00 R 35 size. A choice dictated by the unique characteristics of this tire, specifically designed for rigid

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Komatsu bringing together several of its mining product lines through rebrand

Komatsu bringing together several of its mining product lines through rebrand

🕔11:14, 29.Jul 2020

Signifying the ongoing evolution and rapid transformation of its growing mining product offerings, Komatsu has announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders and new line of blasthole drills to reflect the company’s united focus on

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Sandvik adds to its iSeries family of rotary blast hole drills with the DR410i

Sandvik adds to its iSeries family of rotary blast hole drills with the DR410i

🕔09:37, 17.Jul 2020

Continuing its long tradition of developing innovative technology to help its customers enhance safety, improve productivity, and reduce cost, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has introduced the Sandvik DR410i rotary blast hole drill. Compact, powerful and technologically advanced, Sandvik DR410i

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Caterpillar achieves 2 billion tonnes hauled with autonomous trucks system

Caterpillar achieves 2 billion tonnes hauled with autonomous trucks system

🕔12:38, 17.Jun 2020

Caterpillar is again hitting a significant milestone in autonomous haulage — achieving 2 billion tonnes hauled using Cat MineStar Command for hauling. Caterpillar has doubled the amount hauled in the 16 months since reaching 1 billon tonnes hauled in November

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Komatsu announces the new HD785-8 rigid dump truck

Komatsu announces the new HD785-8 rigid dump truck

🕔10:23, 23.May 2020

Komatsu Europe has announced the launch of the new HD785-8 Rigid Dump Truck. Designed, developed and manufactured based on 100 years Komatsu experience and knowhow, the HD785-8 delivers the highest levels of safety, performance, operator comfort, and productivity. Built for

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Next Generation CAT 6060 hydraulic mining shovel features greater performance and increased durability

Next Generation CAT 6060 hydraulic mining shovel features greater performance and increased durability

🕔22:12, 18.May 2020

The next generation Cat 6060 hydraulic mining shovel features multiple design enhancements and new components that advance machine performance, durability, serviceability, and operator comfort. The new 6060 features updated engines, optimized hydraulics, heavy-duty structures and undercarriage, Cat electronics, and a

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New Komatsu PC4000‐11 hydraulic mining shovel

New Komatsu PC4000‐11 hydraulic mining shovel

🕔18:58, 14.Apr 2020

Komatsu is one of the largest mining equipment manufacturers in the world. Its broad product range includes dump trucks, dozers, wheel loaders, excavators and hydraulic mining shovels. With the new PC4000‐11 hydraulic mining shovel, Komatsu meets the US EPA Tier

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The new EX-7 range – the safest and most efficient Hitachi mining machines to date

The new EX-7 range – the safest and most efficient Hitachi mining machines to date

🕔09:26, 13.Apr 2020

The exciting next generation of mining excavators, the Hitachi EX-7 series has been designed with the focus on safety, productivity, and connectivity. Incorporating the latest innovations, the new models illustrate how Hitachi is at the forefront of the technological revolution

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EVO generation: The next level in Tesmec trenchers

EVO generation: The next level in Tesmec trenchers

🕔15:35, 25.Mar 2020

The EVO generation of all the most popular Tesmec trenchers can trench hard and abrasive rock, providing unmatched productivity and cost efficiency combined with a significant fuel consumption reduction. The approach to moving productivity limits further is to increase the

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Komatsu Europe has launched the WA900-8 wheel loader

Komatsu Europe has launched the WA900-8 wheel loader

🕔12:20, 20.Mar 2020

Komatsu Europe International N.V. announces the launch of the new WA900-8 wheel loader. Designed for maximum operating comfort, the WA900-8 proposes many customer advantages, among which a Modulation Clutch and Variable Traction Control, an Auto Kick Down and an RPM

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Terex Finlay to display three machines from their crushing, screening and conveying range at Conexpo 2020

Terex Finlay to display three machines from their crushing, screening and conveying range at Conexpo 2020

🕔14:36, 11.Mar 2020

The three Terex Finlay machines that will be on display at the show are: I-120RS impact crusher, 883+ (triple shaft) heavy-duty screener and TF-75L low-level feeder. Visitors will also be able to get demonstrations of our latest virtual reality technology

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