Mining truck news
Mining giants back winning ideas in global Charge On Innovation Challenge
Eight technology innovators’ submissions have been selected to progress beyond the Charge On Innovation Challenge, launched by BHP, Rio Tinto, and Vale.
Anglo American unveils hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype
Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, designed to operate at its Mogalakwena PGMs mine in South Africa.
Goodyear launches new tyre range
Goodyear has launched its new tyre range, POWERLOAD, a line to support compact wheel loader and small grade machines.
Copper Mountain Mining commissions trolley assist project
Copper Mountain Mining Corp. has successfully commissioned its trolley assist project, which consists of an approximately 1 km trolley-assist haul ramp and seven pantograph-equipped electric haul trucks.
Caterpillar autonomously hauls more than 1 billion t of material in less than one year
Trucks equipped with Cat’s Command have surpassed the 4 billion t mark with no loss-time injuries.
SafeAI and MACA partner to create autonomous heavy equipment fleet
SafeAI and MACA have announced a partnership to retrofit a fleet of 100 mixed vehicles.
Sandvik introduces underground mining’s largest-capacity BEV truck
Sandvik is completing factory testing of a prototype of the largest-capacity battery-electric truck for underground mining in California, USA.
Thiess introduces Liebherr T 264s at Encuentro
Thiess has introduced five new electric drive Liebherr T 264s at Encuentro in Chile.
Norilsk Nickel purchases battery mining equipment
Norislk Nickel has purchased unique samples of battery equipment for pilot testing in the conditions of the Zapolyarny mine.
Teck and Caterpillar to advance zero-emissions mining haul trucks
Teck Resources Ltd announce an agreement with Caterpillar Inc. to work towards deploying 30 of Caterpillar’s zero-emissions large haul trucks at Teck mining operations.