South32 deploys Cat bulldozers at Colombia operation
Published by Jane Bentham,
Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review,
South32 has started using Caterpillar’s remotely operated D9 bulldozers at its operations at Cerro Matoso in Colombia.
Through a partnership with RELIANZ, a Caterpillar equipment distributor, this new system, featuring CatMineStar Command technology, will help make South32’s operation safer, reduce fuel consumption, and increase productivity.
Installed in two D9 tractor bulldozers at CMSA, the technology enables operators to work from a remote operating station, improving safety and reducing operational inefficiencies and costs. It also cuts fuel consumption and emissions, supporting South32’s decarbonisation activities.
The remotely operated bulldozers can undertake tasks including soil excavation, managing floors in loading areas, preparing blast zones, and road construction and maintenance, and enables access to steeper slopes which can increase material moved per shift by 20 to 30%.
Remote operating stations support a more inclusive and collaborative work environment, allowing individuals who might not be able to work on-site, such as those with disabilities, to participate in the mining industry. The stations also provide opportunities to collaborate across different locations.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/03092024/south32-deploys-cat-bulldozers-at-colombia-operation/
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