Thiess has partnered with Norton Gold Fields and EACON Mining Technology to launch a tripartite partnership to deploy autonomous haulage systems through retrofit technology. The project will take place at Norton Gold Fields’ open-pit gold mines in Western Australia. “By adopting EACON’s autonomous truck technology, we aim to address the shortage of skilled drivers, reduce our operating costs, and enhance…
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Komatsu goes big with PC9000 excavator
Komatsu Germany Mining division and Canadian-based SMS Equipment have revealed the latest development in Komatsu’s fleet of hydraulic mining excavators for surface mining: the PC9000. The OEM confirmed that the new model will be the largest in Komatsu’s hydraulic mining excavator portfolio. It is optimized to suit Komatsu’s 830E through 980E mining truck sizes, improving cycle times and lowering the…
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