Hitachi said it is developing an enhanced boom and arm for its ultra-large hydraulic excavator range with boosted durability that can extend service life*1 by 1.5 times previous models, and is now testing its durability at a Rio Tinto site in Australia. The OEM recently said that it has improved durability by expanding the applicability of steel castings to the…
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Associated Supply Co. (ASCO) is now representing mining and construction products for Hitachi in the U.S. states of Texas and Oklahoma after joining the OEM’s dealer network. Read full article.
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Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto have unveiled their newest and most significant milestone to date on their tandem journey for the AutoHaul automation network: the commissioning of the autonomous rail transport system for the new Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara. Read full article.
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Simulator supplier Immersive Technologies has named the winners of its 13th annual Global Business Improvement Award that recognizes the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies who use simulation as a key driver in improving operational safety, productivity and maintenance. This year’s winners were: Rio Tinto Kennecott (United States), shovel category. The miner completed a continuous improvement project targeting machine…
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Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) recently finalised a cooperation agreement with Hitachi’s central Asia specialized equipment provider, Eurasian Machinery, for the supply of machines, which represent one of the largest deals in the history of Kazakhstan. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
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