Mining truck news
Rio Tinto and BHP collaborate on battery-electric haul truck trials
Rio Tinto and BHP will work with Komatsu and Caterpillar to test large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara, Australia.
Echion partners with MACA on access to battery technology
MACA has entered into a partnership with Echion Technologies to access its battery technology for use in heavy duty electric vehicles.
Scania open to orders for autonomous trucks from the mining industry
Scania has commenced sales of autonomous mining trucks, opening up for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mining operations.
Nuh Cement and ABB complete electric retrofit of haul truck
ABB has completed the retrofit conversion of a Nuh Cement-owned haul truck into a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle.
IGO, Perenti, and ABB confirm feasibility of all-electric underground mine fleet
A study conducted by IGO, Perenti, and ABB has found that converting the Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia to an all-electric underground fleet is technically feasible.
Byrnecut donates mining truck to South Metropolitan TAFE
Byrnecut has donated a diesel-electric underground mining truck to South Metropolitan TAFE in Western Australia, to help train students.
KGM and SMS Equipment announce expansion to hydraulic mining excavator portfolio
Komatsu Germany Mining Division (KGM) and SMS Equipment have expanded Komatsu’s fleet of hydraulic mining excavators for surface mining.
Metso delivers its 100th truck body
Metso has delivered its 100th truck body to Boliden’s Kevitsa mine in Finland.
Kal Tire and Pitcrew AI forge worldwide strategic alliance
Kal Tire and Pitcrew AI have announced a global mining partnership.
Vale and Caterpillar sign agreement to test battery electric trucks
Vale and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric trucks and conduct ethanol studies.