The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has introduced new measures it said will be able to product those working underground against diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure, and to fast-track that, it has released a guide of those outlines. “Diesel-powered vehicles and equipment generate airborne DPM emissions, which, with exposure to high concentrations over time, can cause serious health…
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Liebherr celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art logistics center in Tupelo, Miss. Located at the Hive Business Park, this advanced facility represents a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening distribution capabilities across the Americas. For Liebherr, the new logistic center is of great importance for the whole group. This investment solidifies Liebherr’s strategic…
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With Liebherr Connect, Liebherr is taking a further step in the digital networking of machines. At the same time, the state-of-the-art connectivity solution creates a link between man, machine and the environment. Efficient data exchange represents major added value for customers and partners. Liebherr Connect is the key to digitalization – today and in the future. The user and their…
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Liebherr has appointed Johnny Greer as its new Divisional Director of Mining, effective May 6. Greer, a 20-year mining industry veteran, will be responsible for managing the team of Liebherr sales, service, and training staff for the mining equipment product range. He will spearhead efforts to continue building a strong market presence across the U.S. Greer previously held various roles…
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Fortescue and Liebherr recently completed a first-ever test: the operation of a hydrogen-powered Liebherr T 264, which has been dubbed Europa, at a site outside Perth, Western Australia. The prototype, which has a 1.6-MWh battery (developed by Fortescue WAE) and 500 kilowatts of fuel cells on-board, was tested 19 May. Both companies have called the test a major step forward…
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Liebherr appointed Alexandra Hobgood as general manager of corporate responsibility and sustainability. This position will oversee sustainability initiatives throughout Liebherr’s U.S. locations by educating stakeholders, implementing new processes and providing additional structure to current programs. Hobgood has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in environmental science from Christopher Newport University. With a desire to positively affect her…
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Liebherr confirmed 31 October that it has received its first T 264 haul truck at the Eliwana mine complex in the Pilbara region of Western Australia – the first of a total of 120 zero-emission machines the miner will deploy by 2030. Full story.
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Following its official introduction at bauma 2022 in Germany, Liebherr has opened to the market for purchase its R 9300 mining excavator. The latest addition to its excavator portfolio – the R 9300 Generation 8 (G8) –will take over from the R 9250 in the 250-tonne class. The R 9300 is the second Generation 8 excavator in Liebherr’s product range…
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PT Liebherr Indonesia Perkasa has commissioned a second R 9800 G6 mining excavator for PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMMAN) at the Batu Hijau mine in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Full story.
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PHOTO: WAE Technologies Fortescue’s decarbonisation journey has taken a major step forward with the delivery of a WAE Technologies battery, ready to be installed in a prototype zero-emission battery electric mining haul truck that the miner is developing with Liebherr. Full story.
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