Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s industry-leading FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System. The milestone reinforces Komatsu’s position as the pioneer and global leader in autonomous haulage, having been first to market with a commercial autonomous mining solutionContinue Reading
Epiroc is launching a new generation of charging solutions tailored to the specific challenges of underground mining and heavy‑duty electrification. The new chargers deliver a breakthrough combination of ruggedized reliability, OEM agnostic standardization, and dynamic power distribution, to ensure safe and efficient charging where operations demand it. This is part of Epiroc’s ambition to support customers throughoutContinue Reading
EPCA has entered into an agreement to electrify a Caterpillar 988 wheel loader, marking what it says is a major milestone in the deployment of zero-emissions heavy mining equipment in Australia. The company will design, engineer, and deliver a full-electric powertrain conversion for the E-988, drawing on its experience inContinue Reading
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for autonomous and electric surface mining equipment in Africa. The customer has ordered a fleet of Pit Viper 275 E blasthole drill rigs. The machines are cable electric and will beContinue Reading
Bobcat, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, introduced the next evolution of its compact loader line-up at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. The newly enhanced line-up delivers more choice, more control and more operator-ready technology across the industry’s most expansive compact loader portfolio. As the industry continues to shift, with aContinue Reading
Belts are the heartbeat of a vast array of machinery, from compressors and conveyor systems to pumps and harvesters, providing the essential link that transfers power and drives motion, ensuring smooth operation and sustained productivity. “In a nutshell, when belts perform at their best, machinery runs seamlessly, production stays onContinue Reading
RCT – Powered by Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele is enhancing narrow vein mining at the Vertex-operated Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End. The state-of-the-art, agnostic automation technology has been installed on the Aramine L350D mining loader, which recently arrived from France to Epiroc’s Orange Service Centre. The small underground loaderContinue Reading
As South Africa’s coal industry navigates ongoing operational and environmental challenges, there is a renewed emphasis on practical, regionally focused support models developed by companies serving the mining sector, particularly coal. Mpumalanga province lies at the heart of this industry, contributing approximately 81% of the nation’s coal production and housingContinue Reading
Normet has launched the Scamec LC 065 A, a purpose-built scaling machine designed to deliver exceptional safety, visibility and productivity for underground operations. The new 065 A is based on same proven, robust carrier as two other Scamec models. The 065 A features an agile and Scamec offering’s most compactContinue Reading
Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. The new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability. It is a welcome addition to the PowerROC family. “We are eager to get this rig out to our customers around the world. The PowerROC T45 MKIIContinue Reading
