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Carmeuse selects Caterpillar’s autonomous hauling solution to deploy at Drummond Island Operation

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Caterpillar Inc. has announced an agreement with Carmeuse, a global leader in lime and limestone production, to deploy Caterpillar’s autonomous hauling solution at the Carmeuse Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan.

Carmeuse selects Caterpillar’s autonomous hauling solution to deploy at Drummond Island Operation

Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks, alongside complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment.

“We are proud to partner with Caterpillar on this journey into autonomous haulage,” said Todd Sheffer, vice president, engineering at Carmeuse, “Caterpillar’s proven technology and expertise, combined with Carmeuse’s operational excellence, create a powerful platform to elevate us to new production horizons. This deployment reflects Carmeuse’s commitment to innovation and utilising technology to future-proof our operations.”

“Our autonomous solutions are tackling the quarry industry’s most pressing challenges by raising the bar on safety while enabling consistent, efficient production,” said John Shanahan, senior vice president of Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology.

“Our advanced technology will help take Carmeuse’s operations to the next level with greater safety, performance and positioning for the future.”

Building on Caterpillar’s success deploying autonomous systems in real-world environments, including mining and quarries, the project highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to accelerate its autonomous technology to help customers solve their toughest challenges.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/05052026/carmeuse-selects-caterpillars-autonomous-hauling-solution-to-deploy-at-drummond-island-operation/

 
 

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