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Caterpillar to unveil new Cat® R1700 XE LHD battery electric vehicle with MEC500 Mobile Equipment Charger at MINExpo

The new Cat® R1700 XE LHD, with a 15-tonne payload and 24,190-kg lift and tilt breakout, features a battery electric design that delivers superior productivity in underground applications with the benefits…

2021-06-16 | Caterpillar | United States

GHH and BIA forming strategic alliance.

Digging deeper in Africa. German mining and tunnelling machinery manufacturer GHH Group has expanded its presence in the African market with a new strategic partnership agreement with BIA. GHH Group is…

2021-05-10 | GHH | Germany

Epiroc to acquire mining electrification solutions provider

Epiroc, has agreed to acquire Meglab, a Canadian company with expertise in providing electrification infrastructure solutions that support customers in their transition to battery-electric vehicles. Based…

2021-04-01 | Epiroc | Sweden

Epiroc publishes Annual and Sustainability Report for 2020

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity partner Epiroc has published its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2020. The report describes how Epiroc, despite being significantly affected by the…

2021-03-16 | Epiroc | Sweden

GHH - LF7 to fill the 7 tonnes gap.

Heavy duty mining equipment manufacturer GHH, have extended their range of LHDs with a new addition, the articulated LF7. With a 7,000 kg payload, a driving position length of 8,900 mm, 2,240 mm wide…

2021-03-05 | GHH | Germany

LKAB Buys More Epiroc Machines, Services

LKAB ordered Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery machines, and Batteries as a Service for the Konsuln test mine. The order stems from the Sustainable Underground Mining collaborative project.…

2021-02-23 | Epiroc | Sweden

Updated RCS Offers Improved Tracking

Epiroc introduced an update to its Rig Control System (RCS). The new version, RCS 4.20, includes a range of general improvements and features such as the Time Usage Model, Real Time Data and AutoDrill…

2020-12-18 | Epiroc | Germany

Small Loader Offers Fast Battery Change

Sandvik introduced the LH518B, an 18-metric-ton (mt) loader that features Artisan Vehicle powertrain and lithium battery technology. The loader is equipped with three 2,000-Nm permanent magnet motors.…

2020-10-14 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik – Innovation in Mining Virtual Event

Over two days, September 29th – 30th , Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are hosting an online Innovation in Mining Event showcasing the companies line up of new solutions and equipment as well as…

2020-09-08 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik Bullish on New Toro Machines

Sandvik reported it will reintroduce a number of loaders and trucks as Toro family models. Finnish underground equipment maker Tamrock established the Toro brand and it began to fade away after Sandvik…

2020-08-17 | Sandvik | Sweden

Stage V LHD Offers 285 kW and 9-m3 Bucket

GHH launched the LF-14 LHD with a Stage V engine. Previously released in 2018 with Stage IIIA and IV engines, the unit now comes with a Volvo TAD1381VE engine option. It offers 285-kilowatt (kW) power,…

2020-07-14 | GHH | Germany

Minetruck Updates Nix Emissions, Up Efficiency

Epiroc reported the Minetruck MT65 has been updated to meet Tier 4 and Stage 5 emissions requirements and is CANMET and MSHA certifi ed. NOx and diesel particulates have been lowered by 45% and 80%, respectively,…

2020-06-12 | Epiroc | Sweden

CAT - Underground Truck With Bigger Payload

Caterpillar released the AD63 Underground Articulated Truck, which, the company reported, offers a 5% increased payload (63 mt) and more torque for enhanced production capabilities over its predecessor,…

2020-05-15 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

Sandvik - AutoMine Enables Autonomous Haulage

Sandvik reported its AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous haulage, turning intelligent mining trucks into unmanned robots that keep running. AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous ramp haulage, and…

2020-04-21 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik - Stage V Underground Loaders

Sandvik reported it will launch its first Stage V underground loaders for hard rock applications. The base engine and selective catalytic reduction purifier are proven Volvo Penta technology, enhanced…

2020-01-16 | Sandvik | Sweden

Sandvik – LS312 flameproof underground loader

Sandvik also released the LS312 flameproof underground loader, with 12-mt capacity and powered by a Tier II, C7.1 mechanical engine. The loader is designed to meet major international safety standards.…

2019-12-16 | Sandvik | Sweden

Loader Offers Emissions Control Options

Caterpillar reported the Cat R2900 Underground Loader offers configurations to meet the strictest diesel engine emissions standards, including those in Europe and North America, and delivers the high…

2019-06-20 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

RCT and GBF celebrate decade-long automation partnership

Autonomous solutions provider RCT and underground mining specialist GBF have marked 10 years of working together to implement autonomous technology into underground mining operations. Since 2009, when…

2019-06-04 | RCT | Australia

Cat to Build Electric LHD

Caterpillar reported it would develop a lithium-ion battery-powered R1700 LHD that would feature onboard charging. The R1700 was introduced in 2018 as a new design and featured a fuel-saving electrohydraulic…

2019-05-17 | Caterpillar Inc | United States

Chuqui Underground Adopts Sandvik Automation Solutions

Codelco adopted Sandvik’s AutoMine and OptiMine solutions as a production automation system for Chuquicamata Underground. The system will allow Codelco to operate its new fleet of Sandvik LH621 loaders…

2019-05-17 | Sandvik | Sweden

	Caterpillar to unveil new Cat® R1700 XE LHD battery electric vehicle with MEC500 Mobile Equipment Charger at MINExpo The new Cat® R1700 XE LHD, with a 15-tonne payload and 24,190-kg lift and tilt breakout, features a battery electric design that delivers superior productivity in underground applications with the benefits… 2021-06-16 \| Caterpillar \| United States
	GHH and BIA forming strategic alliance. Digging deeper in Africa. German mining and tunnelling machinery manufacturer GHH Group has expanded its presence in the African market with a new strategic partnership agreement with BIA. GHH Group is… 2021-05-10 \| GHH \| Germany
	Epiroc to acquire mining electrification solutions provider Epiroc, has agreed to acquire Meglab, a Canadian company with expertise in providing electrification infrastructure solutions that support customers in their transition to battery-electric vehicles. Based… 2021-04-01 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	Epiroc publishes Annual and Sustainability Report for 2020 Mining and infrastructure industries productivity partner Epiroc has published its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2020. The report describes how Epiroc, despite being significantly affected by the… 2021-03-16 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	GHH - LF7 to fill the 7 tonnes gap. Heavy duty mining equipment manufacturer GHH, have extended their range of LHDs with a new addition, the articulated LF7. With a 7,000 kg payload, a driving position length of 8,900 mm, 2,240 mm wide… 2021-03-05 \| GHH \| Germany
	LKAB Buys More Epiroc Machines, Services LKAB ordered Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery machines, and Batteries as a Service for the Konsuln test mine. The order stems from the Sustainable Underground Mining collaborative project.… 2021-02-23 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	Updated RCS Offers Improved Tracking Epiroc introduced an update to its Rig Control System (RCS). The new version, RCS 4.20, includes a range of general improvements and features such as the Time Usage Model, Real Time Data and AutoDrill… 2020-12-18 \| Epiroc \| Germany
	Small Loader Offers Fast Battery Change Sandvik introduced the LH518B, an 18-metric-ton (mt) loader that features Artisan Vehicle powertrain and lithium battery technology. The loader is equipped with three 2,000-Nm permanent magnet motors.… 2020-10-14 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik – Innovation in Mining Virtual Event Over two days, September 29th – 30th , Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are hosting an online Innovation in Mining Event showcasing the companies line up of new solutions and equipment as well as… 2020-09-08 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik Bullish on New Toro Machines Sandvik reported it will reintroduce a number of loaders and trucks as Toro family models. Finnish underground equipment maker Tamrock established the Toro brand and it began to fade away after Sandvik… 2020-08-17 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Stage V LHD Offers 285 kW and 9-m3 Bucket GHH launched the LF-14 LHD with a Stage V engine. Previously released in 2018 with Stage IIIA and IV engines, the unit now comes with a Volvo TAD1381VE engine option. It offers 285-kilowatt (kW) power,… 2020-07-14 \| GHH \| Germany
	Minetruck Updates Nix Emissions, Up Efficiency Epiroc reported the Minetruck MT65 has been updated to meet Tier 4 and Stage 5 emissions requirements and is CANMET and MSHA certifi ed. NOx and diesel particulates have been lowered by 45% and 80%, respectively,… 2020-06-12 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	CAT - Underground Truck With Bigger Payload Caterpillar released the AD63 Underground Articulated Truck, which, the company reported, offers a 5% increased payload (63 mt) and more torque for enhanced production capabilities over its predecessor,… 2020-05-15 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Sandvik - AutoMine Enables Autonomous Haulage Sandvik reported its AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous haulage, turning intelligent mining trucks into unmanned robots that keep running. AutoMine for Trucks enables autonomous ramp haulage, and… 2020-04-21 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik - Stage V Underground Loaders Sandvik reported it will launch its first Stage V underground loaders for hard rock applications. The base engine and selective catalytic reduction purifier are proven Volvo Penta technology, enhanced… 2020-01-16 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Sandvik – LS312 flameproof underground loader Sandvik also released the LS312 flameproof underground loader, with 12-mt capacity and powered by a Tier II, C7.1 mechanical engine. The loader is designed to meet major international safety standards.… 2019-12-16 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Loader Offers Emissions Control Options Caterpillar reported the Cat R2900 Underground Loader offers configurations to meet the strictest diesel engine emissions standards, including those in Europe and North America, and delivers the high… 2019-06-20 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	RCT and GBF celebrate decade-long automation partnership Autonomous solutions provider RCT and underground mining specialist GBF have marked 10 years of working together to implement autonomous technology into underground mining operations. Since 2009, when… 2019-06-04 \| RCT \| Australia
	Cat to Build Electric LHD Caterpillar reported it would develop a lithium-ion battery-powered R1700 LHD that would feature onboard charging. The R1700 was introduced in 2018 as a new design and featured a fuel-saving electrohydraulic… 2019-05-17 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Chuqui Underground Adopts Sandvik Automation Solutions Codelco adopted Sandvik’s AutoMine and OptiMine solutions as a production automation system for Chuquicamata Underground. The system will allow Codelco to operate its new fleet of Sandvik LH621 loaders… 2019-05-17 \| Sandvik \| Sweden