AT a time when optimising mining operations to obtain the best possible performance has never been more important, it is vital that maintenance is not left out of the equation. Making maintenance solutions more sustainable can add greatly to the bottom line of any operation.
CATERPILLAR is developing autonomous mining truck technology for an expanded range of models, including other brands. At a recent Cat MineStar™ Command for hauling demonstration at the company’s facility in Arizona, USA, Caterpillar announced a project to adapt hardware and software for retrofitting the Komatsu 930E mining truck with Cat autonomous technology. This interoperability initiative is driven by the goal of mining companies to reduce mining costs using existing fleets.
Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) and RCT have a long history of evolving site remote loader capabilities at the Porgera Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea. The site’s innovation journey began with RCT’s ControlMaster Line-of-Sight and has evolved quickly from there.
Offering a 41-tonne rated payload capacity, the new Cat 745 articulated truck features a world-class cab design, completely re-engineered from the inside-out using global operator feedback to advance comfort and ease of operation.