K.A. Group’s K-Tec has entered into a deal with SSAB that will make it the first original equipment manufacturer of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment using the latter’s fossil-free steel. Canadian-based K-Tec, which produces scrapers, said the move will advance its efforts toward eliminating carbon emissions. “As a fossil-free partner to SSAB, K-Tec will have access to pilot deliveries of SSAB Fossil-free…
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Sleipner Finland has unveiled a new generation of fully electric and autonomous transport systems for moving mining and construction equipment. The newly released emission-free electric transport system is aimed at mines that already use automated equipment, such as drills, and therefore have the infrastructure to support autonomous solutions. Several patents are pending for Sleipner’s innovative transport solution. “Autonomous mining requires…
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Sandvik has successfully completed testing of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) with Cat C-Series engines to power its mining and construction equipment – without modifications to either the engines or the fuel tanks. The OEM said this will help reduce net carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 90% compared with conventional diesel. “Our Cat dealer Finning [UK and Ireland] offered…
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