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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Gainwell Engineering, Caterpillar sign underground tech deal
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.
Read MoreCaterpillar introduces two new hammers
Built for high production on large excavators, the new Cat H190 S and H215 S Performance Series Hammers deliver consistent breaking power, the company stated. Their extremely efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power delivered to the tool. With piston and tool matched in diameter and mass, these new hammers offer increased power transmission…
Read MoreCat Updates 966, 966 XE, 972 and 972 XE Wheel Loaders
Bringing a host of standard technologies to the 7- to 9-tonne (8- to 10-ton) wheel loader line, the updated Caterpillar 966 and 972 wheel loader series boost operator efficiency. The 966 and 972 models deliver consistently high bucket fill factors to increase productivity by up to 10%. Their next generation design extends fluid and filter change intervals to lower maintenance…
Read MoreCaterpillar leverages global data analytics to help mining customers
As multinational companies look for tailored solutions, Caterpillar has introduced Mining Performance Solutions, which brings together resources that create consistent support across global and regional mine sites through integrated insights from the OEM’s global datasets. The Caterpillar Mining Performance Solutions team works with Cat dealers and mining customers to create purpose-built service agreements designed to improve site performance and…
Read MoreTharisa teams for training with Immersive
Immersive Technologies said it was selected as a workforce development partner by PGM and chrome concentrate producer Tharisa Minerals as it adds a new core component to its operator training program at its mine in South Africa. The operator has added a PRO4-B to its simulator fleet, which will use new equipment conversion kits from Immersive that include the Caterpillar…
Read MoreCaterpillar launches 777G Water Solutions truck
Caterpillar has taken on the issue of haul road dust and its impact on safety and productivity at mine sites with the release of its new Cat 777G Water Solutions truck, which it said can solve the issue with less water use. See full article from North American Mining.
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