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, according to the company. Its design offers a weight advantage over the competition to haul more material every load and deliver a cost-per-ton advantage. A proven performer, high uptime reliability reduces overall costs to…
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Emerging lithium-boron supplier ioneer has completed a technology system supply agreement with Caterpillar that solidifies the early introduction of Cat MineStar Command for hauling, autonomous haul system (AHS) at its Rhyolite Ridge project in Esmerelda County, Nevada. Read full article.
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The mining industry trade press is losing one of its most staunch supporters and strongest women in mining as Sharon Holling of the Caterpillar Trade Press Relations team has announced her retirement after more than 45 years with the company. She is truly going to be missed, and the entire team at North American Mining magazine wishes her the heartiest…
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The new Cat 336 hydraulic excavator offers class-leading production and low-cost operation, the company stated. Its powerful hydraulic system delivers strong digging forces and swing torque to boost production in the most demanding applications. “Our new Cat 336 model delivers the right balance of power and payload,” commented Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager for large hydraulic excavators. “The result…
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Caterpillar has announced a three-year project with District Energy St. Paul of Minnesota, U.S., to demonstrate a hydrogen-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) system. The project, which is scheduled to start early next year, is supported and partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and backed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. “Caterpillar is focused on supporting our customers…
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Artemis Gold Inc. has announced a series of agreements with Caterpillar, Cat Financial and Cat dealer Finning (Canada) for its Blackwater gold project in central British Columbia. Read full article.
Read MoreLost revenue. Costly repairs. Project delays. When a machine is down, it can result in unintended costs that impact your business and reputation. Learn to stop downtime before it happens – and identify issues before they turn into bigger problems. Caterpillar offers advice on its new blog. When a machine is down, it can result in unintended costs — from lost…
Read MoreCaterpillar has said it is suspending operations at its Russian manufacturing facilities as it has become increasingly challenging to operate with supply chain disruptions and sanctions following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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OEM Caterpillar has confirmed to North American Mining and Miners News that it has made a preliminary deal to exit longwall mining and divest its longwall equipment arm to Hauhinco.
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India’s Gainwell Engineering, already a part of Caterpillar’s dealer network, has signed a technology licencing agreement with Caterpillar allowing it to manufacture medium- and high-seam room and pillar (bord and pillar) to support demand domestically and beyond. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
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