Whether operating in Saharan dust or on haul roads washed away by the rainy season, Rokbak articulated dump trucks can deliver uptime, productivity and value in Africa’s toughest environments – as visitors to Nigeria Mining week found out. Contractors and operators across Africa face relentless pressure to hit production and profitabilityContinue Reading
The new C32B builds on the success of the C32, offering improvements to boost reliability and increase durability. Caterpillar has introduced the Cat® C32B diesel engine, a new power platform featuring best-in-class power density and enhanced durability for large off-highway machines and equipment. Available now at Cat dealers worldwide, theContinue Reading
Cummins Inc., Komatsu Ltd., and Wabtec are set to collaborate on developing hybrid powertrain solutions for heavy surface haulage mining equipment. The agreement, formalised through a memorandum of understanding, combines the engine expertise of Cummins, Komatsu’s global mining presence, and Wabtec’s drive system technologies to accelerate the introduction of hybridContinue Reading
Komatsu is pleased to announce the commercial availability of their latest addition to their electric product range, PC20E-6. Designed to meet the demands of a full working day, the Komatsu PC20E-6 is ideal for both traditional jobsites and noise-sensitive or indoor applications where zero emissions are required. The aim ofContinue Reading
Dubai (PlantAndEquipment.com) – JCB has introduced the 455 ZX wheel loader, engineered to perform across diverse working conditions. Powered by a 7.2-litre, six-cylinder DieselMAX engine delivering 165 kW and 1,000 Nm of torque at low revs, the machine promises strong and efficient performance. The model incorporates a ZF powershift transmissionContinue Reading
Komatsu, working in collaboration with Boliden, has commissioned and begun field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its innovative Power Agnostic (PA) series. The Komatsu Power Agnostic 930E truck started operating at Boliden’s Aitik mine in Gallivare, Sweden, representing a major milestone in advancing the decarbonization of surfaceContinue Reading
Osino Resources has awarded Metso a contract exceeding €20 million ($24 million) for the supply of critical process equipment to its Twin Hills gold project, located approximately 150 km northwest of Windhoek in central Namibia. The order encompasses a comprehensive equipment package for the greenfield gold processing plant, focusing onContinue Reading
Epiroc South Africa cultivates an environment that is dedicated to advancing education which is considered by the global mining equipment and technology specialist as the cornerstone of a thriving society, opening doors to successful careers, enriching communities and fuelling economic growth. Upholding this robust culture of educational advancement, Epiroc, inContinue Reading
Epiroc will move the manufacturing of rotary and raiseboring drilling tools from Langley to its factory in Matehuala, Mexico, where rock drills are also currently produced. The relocation of production equipment from Canada to Mexico will begin in the third quarter 2025 and the consolidation will be completed by theContinue Reading
Komatsu has confirmed a partnership with Ouster, which will provide lidar sensors for Komatsu’s autonomous equipment offerings. It is understood that the companies have signed a multi-million dollar agreement. Under this agreement between Komatsu and Ouster, Komatsu’s autonomous solutions will be equipped with advanced 3D digital lidar sensors from Ouster.Continue Reading
