Mining truck news
WAE delivers prototype battery for Fortescue-Liebherr mining truck
Fortescue has welcomed WAE’s delivery of Australia’s first prototype battery system designed for a zero-emission battery electric mining haul truck that it is developing with Liebherr.
Roy Hill, Epiroc, and ASI create world’s largest autonomous mine
With assistance from Epiroc and ASI, Roy Hill has expanded its autonomous haulage system to create the world’s largest single autonomous mine.
WAE showcases electrification solutions at bauma 2022
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) is attending bauma 2022 to showcase its range of electrification solutions for the off-highway sector, supporting its journey towards decarbonisation.
Shell announces establishment of consortium to accelerate electrification solutions for mining sites
Shell has announced the establishment of a new consortium to accelerate the electrification of off-road mining vehicles.
Anglo American agrees renewable energy partnership with EDF Renewables
Anglo American and EDF Renewables have agreed to form a new renewable energy partnership in South Africa, through new jointly owned company, Envusa Energy.
Electrifying mining operations
Electrifying a mine, like mining itself, is a process. Mining operators should seriously consider partnering with OEMs and system integrators to accelerate this process. Such a partnership applies to new vehicles and retrofit projects, like replacing a diesel engine with an electric powertrain.
Caterpillar surpasses 5 billion t of material autonomously hauled
Roughly nine months after reaching the 4 billion t autonomously hauled milestone, trucks equipped with Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling have now moved over 5 billion t.
ioneer and Caterpillar complete haul truck agreement
ioneer and Caterpillar have completed a definitive agreement regarding autonomous haul trucks at Rhyolite Ridge.
Kal Tire and Mitsui to advance mining tyre recycling
Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Mitsui & Co. have announced the formation of a joint venture aimed at advancing mining tyre recycling solutions for mining regions around the world.
Westauz Mining selects RCT as automation partner
RCT has been selected as the preferred automation partner by Westauz Mining.