Global equipment maker Komatsu has rolled out the welcome at its latest addition to green mining innovation, its new A$48 million facility in Wacol, Queensland. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
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With key benefits including longer times between charges, improved performance and optimum operator comfort, the Joy 02ESV has been updated, redesigned and re-released by Komatsu. Ideal for soft-rock mining applications, the 240-volt machine comes in three models: the 02ESV36, 02ESV56 and 02ESV60. The trio offer bucket capacities of 120-165 cubic feet, respectively, with maximum payloads of 18.2 to 28.7 t. All…
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Boliden said it will introduce Komatsu FrontRunner, an autonomous hauling system, on 11 haul trucks at its Aitik copper mine in northern Sweden – the first AHS roll out in the European Union. The Swedish miner is investing a total of SEK218 million (US$25.4 million) into the launch and anticipates automation of the fleet to be fully implemented in 2024.…
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Komatsu announced it has been trialing an autonomous water truck, based on its proven Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). The OEM is working to introduce the HD785-7 truck as a commercial offering in 2022 to help enhance safety and productivity in mines. The technology on the concept HD785-based water truck autonomously controls both the truck’s movement and water disbursement through the…
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Hillgrove Resources has been given a A$2 million grant to conduct a trial of Komatsu underground mining technology for portal development at its Kanmantoo mine in South Australia. Read the full article from The Asia Miner.
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Versatility and reliability are the focus of Komatsu’s newest equipment release, the D475A-8 dozer. Read full article in North American Mining.
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