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Komatsu hands over the P&H 4800XPC at Mogalakwena Komatsu South Africa Pty Ltd has announced the official handover of a Komatsu Mining P&H 4800XPC rope shovel to Anglo American, at the #Mogalakwena #platinum mine in #Mokopane, South Africa. This is the largest rope shovel in the world with a 135 ton payload and only the second of its kind, the first one having gone to work at Teck Resources Limited’s #FordingRiver coal mine in Canada. Consisting of 63,770 parts, the shovel took 47,711 man hours to assemble on site (excluding manufacturing). Komatsu says the shovel is the most technologically advanced #ropeshovel ever and is environmentally friendly: with GHG emissions of 90 g of CO2 per for every ton moved, compared to 273 g of CO2 for a diesel power hydraulic excavator, and 136 g for an electric hydraulic excavator. In a post on April 2, Noordman Willie, Senior General Manager at Anglo Platinum said: “Today is a significant day in history for Mogalakwena Mine. We walked our P&H 4800 rope shovel to the pit. It will improve our cost position and bring confidence to our LOAP [life of asset planning]. Thank you to our valued business partners Hlela Mining & Projects and Projects and Komatsu for safe on time delivery of the project. Well done team.” Charl Coetzer, Strategic Account Manager, Mining at Komatsu South Africa told International Mining last year: “The 4800XPC AC leverages new Adaptive Controls technology with optimised machine structures to enable its larger payload and increase efficiencies. #AdaptiveControls is a series of control functions that optimise shovel power usage in different phases of the dig cycle ie crowd, hoist and swing, leading to improved shovel performance while lessening the effect of operating impacts on the machine. Adaptive Controls combined with a stable, optimised structural platform in conjunction with efficient sight lines and refined ergonomics contribute to improved operator effectiveness and reduced operator fatigue. Through the application of innovative engineering and advanced technologies, Komatsu has designed the 4800XPC to be the industry’s most productive electric mining shovel.” The rope shovel, numbered RS 126 at Mogalakwena, is just one example of latest technology being introduced at the mine – it was also the venue for the first #nuGen™ #FCEV truck deployment in 2022 – a Komatsu 930E 290 t truck – which was converted to hybrid #hydrogen #fuelcell and #battery power by First Mode. #theelectricmine #electricmine24 #loadingtools #futureofmining

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞! 🇨🇱 🏗️ The #Chile_Off_the_Road_Vehicle_Tire_Market is booming, driven by increasing mining and construction activities. 💪 This presents a significant opportunity for tire manufacturers and distributors to expand their reach in this growing market. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (2024-30)- https://lnkd.in/g2e_2V2c 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 🔹 The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.23% from 2021 to 2026. 📈 🔹 Earthmoving equipment tires are a major driver of growth due to rising demand for mining and construction projects. 🚛 🔹 Aftermarket sales are expected to remain strong due to the limited number of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Chile. 🛠️ 🔹 Government investment in infrastructure projects is another key driver of market growth. 🛣️ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬- The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Bridgestone Americas, Continental, Michelin and many more. #tires #automotiveindustry #automotive #chile #OTRtires #mining #construction #infrastructure #marketresearch #marketresearchreports #marketanalysis #marketgrowth #industryanalysis #industrygrowth #consulting #marknteladvisors

Hitachi to restart mining truck production for the Americas at Guelph, Ontario factory Hitachi Construction Machinery has announced that it will begin full-scale production of dump trucks at its #Guelph, #Ontario factory in fiscal year 2026, namely #HitachiConstructionTruckManufacturing Ltd. This is its wholly-owned subsidiary currently responsible for the production and remanufacturing of dump truck maintenance and service parts and the move will establish a local production and service framework for dump trucks in the Americas market. This represents a real turnaround for the Guelph facility, which has had its ups and downs over the years as the market has fluctuated, with #miningtruck manufacturing by Hitachi having been carried out only in #Japan in recent years. Since March 2022, Hitachi Construction Machinery Group has embarked on independent business expansions, ranging from new machine sales to value chain business, through the Hitachi Construction Machinery group network across the Americas. This decision it says is in response to strong demand in the Americas market. “By developing a local production and service framework for dump trucks, we can quickly accommodate local market needs. Hitachi Construction Machinery hopes to accelerate independent business expansion while increasing the local procurement rate.” Hitachi Construction Machinery Group has been producing dump trucks at the #Hitachinaka-#Rinko Works in Hitachinaka, #Ibaraki Prefecture, and delivering them globally. Now, with local production of #dumptrucks in #Canada, transportation time will be shortened, and the Americas market can be quickly supplied with products that match customer needs. For dump trucks produced in Canada, mainframes, welding structures, and components such as engines and radiators will be locally sourced to improve the local procurement rate. Other key components will be imported from Japan to ensure the same level of reliability as dump trucks produced in Japan. Engineers, including designers, will be present at Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing to flexibly deal with specification changes on individual dump trucks and deliver quality products and services that cater to customers’ needs. Hitachi Construction Truck Manufacturing’s predecessor, Euclid-Hitachi Heavy Equipment Ltd, was acquired by Hitachi Construction Machinery in 1988. It halted the production of dump trucks in fiscal year 2018 to focus on producing service parts for delivered dump trucks and remanufacturing parts for ultra-large hydraulic excavators and dump trucks. Towards the start of full-scale production of dump trucks in fiscal year 2026, the staff at Guelph is expected to double in size as part of Hitachi’s efforts to strengthen the production system. #futureofmining #mineofthefuture #loadandhaul #minehaulage

Green mining equipment shines in Electric Mine Outdoor Showcase! An important part of #TheElectricMine 2024's success is the fact we had no less than seven machines lined up outside in Car Park 4 at Crown Resorts Perth that encompass some of the breadth and depth of zero and lower emissions equipment that is already available today. While this Outdoor Showcase is open throughout the conference, on Day 2, May 22, the whole delegate group headed outside for two hours to view these machines. The machines included the world's largest battery-electric underground mining truck, Sandvik's 65-t-class #TH665B, which is currently being put through its paces at AngloGold Ashanti's #SunriseDam with contractor Barminco. This truck has been designed entirely around the Artisan™ battery pack and #electricdriveline. Then Epiroc had its own large truck there - a battery-electric 42 t #Minetruck MT42. Uniquely, the one on show in Perth is a diesel MT42 converted to battery operation. On top of its highly successful factory-delivered BEV line up, Epiroc has also been a pioneer in battery conversions, giving customers more options for existing machines. This particular machine is set to be used for pilot testing of the slotted #electricrail system from BluVein. Our third big hitter was Caterpillar Inc.'s 18.5-t-class R2900 XE. Already proving very popular Down Under, this diesel-electric model bridges the gap to full electric by bringing emissions wins today with its high efficiency electric drive system; plus it complements Cat's smaller all-electric R1700 XE. Next the world leader in underground mining utility solutions, Normet Group with its #Spraymec MF 050 VC SD. This is a dedicated #concretesprayer, purpose-built for modern mining operations in small and medium-sized tunnels. It combines Normet's #SmartDrive® battery-electric architecture with a state-of-the-art spraying system. The model shown was set to be deployed a BHP operation in Australia after the show. Then a glimpse into the future in the form of Komatsu Mining's #batteryelectric PC210E excavator. While this is a 20-ton-class machine mainly used in construction, it really shows the shape of things to come. Plus, Komatsu already offers today cable-electric solutions as well as diesel to electric conversions right up to its giant PC8000 excavator. Last but not least was the Bortana EV battery-electric vehicle which is designed to handle the aggressive operating environment of underground mines having a galvanised body & sealed chassis. It has a 150-km range & can be charged to 80% within 15 minutes. Also in Car Park 4, EPCA - Electric Power Conversions Australia had its converted Cat 777D rigid truck on show with a distinctive green Austin Engineering Ltd truck body - the 750 kW diesel engine has been switched out with a 1,000 kW electric motor & 2 MWh of Xerotech batteries. The conversion was done at its Hazelmere workshop, WA. #futureofmining #mineofthefuture #towardsnetzero

Hitachi Construction Machinery all battery-trolley truck nears completion Back in June 2021, Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) and ABB announced that they were collaborating on an all #batteryelectric mining truck, which would draw the power it needed from an overhead trolley line while simultaneously charging the on-board energy storage system based on #ABB high power and long-life #batterytechnology. Then in March 2023, HCM and First Quantum Minerals announced that the #Kansanshi #copper mine in #Zambia would be the proof of concept location – it is ideally suited to these trials due to its existing trolley assist systems, which align with development of battery dump trucks. The mine already has 41 HCM trolley trucks. International Mining can reveal that the new truck is now nearing completion. HCM in #Japan told IM: “Hitachi Construction Machinery will supply the first of its full battery, rigid frame dump trucks fitted with an ABB Ltd battery, on-board charger and associated infrastructure around the middle of 2024 for technological feasibility trials at First Quantum’s Kansanshi copper-gold mine operations.” It added that the trial deployment will coincide with the ramp up of Kansanshi’s S3 expansion which is projected for commissioning and first production in 2025. HCM added that it is currently testing the basic operation of the battery system and the auxiliary operation of the hydraulic equipment and pantograph at the #HitachinakaRinko factory in Japan. Hitachi also has the ability to test trolley trucks at its #Urahoro testing facility in Japan. The actual all battery truck class has not yet been revealed. Applying a proven technology from its current trolley truck system to the battery dump truck has allowed HCM to expedite development of its product to market. The retrofittable system design is also an added advantage, allowing current diesel truck fleets to be converted in the future to utilise the battery system, offering scalable fleet capability, minimal operational impact & greater value for customers. First Quantum’s existing fleet of Hitachi Construction Machinery equipment includes 39 EH3500ACII and two EH3500AC-3 rigid dump trucks across its mining operations in Zambia, as well as several construction-sized machinery across global operations. A further 40 EH4000AC-3 dump trucks equipped with the latest HCM/Bradken robust tray designs are in the process of delivery to Kansanshi, to support the S3 expansion project as it is scaled up. The first new Hitachi EH4000 (number RD170) dump truck was commissioned in September 2023. Six new EX5600-7E (electric) excavators equipped with Bradken Eclipse buckets are also being supplied. The S3 Expansion includes a standalone 25 Mt/y processing plant with a new larger mining fleet that will increase Kansanshi’s annual throughput to 53 Mt/y. Copper production from Kansanshi will average 250,000 t/y for remaining LOM to 2044. #futureofmining #mineofthefuture #theelectricmine

Komatsu begins battery electric line up with second generation of Z2 drills and bolters Komatsu Mining has introduced the second generation of the company’s Z2 product line of small-class development #drilling & #bolting equipment with unique enhancements and additions, including the first #batteryelectric offerings within Komatsu’s #underground #hardrock portfolio, an innovative #pumpableresin system solution, optimised ergonomics and more. The small-class ZJ21 jumbo drill and ZB21 bolter initially launched in 2020 with a common platform. The new Z2 #bolters & #jumbos also feature optimised operator ergonomics designed to maximise comfort and visibility, user-friendly intuitive controls and engineering for ground-level maintenance. The bolter also introduces an optional Komatsu pumpable resin system using J-LOK P by JENNMAR . The unique solution allows resin to be pumped into the drilled hole prior to bolt installation, permitting the use of more economical bolts and helping to decrease overall installed cost. The second generation ZJ21 #jumbodrill is a single-boom development drill with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS-certified operator cabin, innovative drilling feeds, advanced pilot hydraulics and renowned drifters manufactured by Montabert. Both product lines now include battery-electric versions featuring Komatsu’s innovative approach to #BEV with onboard, smart, #opportunisticcharging and designed for seamless integration and compatibility with existing mine infrastructure. The ZB21 and ZJ21 are the smallest size-class drills and bolters to offer a BEV option and feature a modular #battery driveline with 83 kWh of onboard energy designed for demanding tram cycles and the challenges of hard rock mining. “As underground mining operations increasingly shift toward electrification of their fleets, our innovative, battery-powered Z2 jumbo drills and bolters will support that pivotal transition. By integrating into existing infrastructure, we can help enhance productivity while helping to reduce operating costs,” said Johan Kempe, Product Director for Underground Drilling at Komatsu. “The rollout of our second generation Z2-class marks a milestone in our commitment to advancing mining technologies and building upon the proven success of our products to empower the future of mine operators.” Komatsu's BEV roadmap will also be discussed at The Electric Mine 2024 conference next week being held May 21-23 at Crown Resorts Perth. On Day 1 in the Underground Mining stream, Komatsu Mining's VP Hard Rock Business Development, Rudie Boshoff, BSc., PE will present 'Navigating the shift to electrified mining: critical considerations for mines of the future.' There is still time to register at www.theelectricmine.com! #electricmine24 #mineofthefuture #routetonetzero #futureofmining

It will be interesting to see to operating cost comparisons that come out of this operation compared to similar size diesel powered operations. Fuel costs are a significant budget item, carbon tax surcharges on fuel/transport of fuel and the carbon tax on burning of fuel in an operation will soon become a significant budget item for Canadian mining companies as well if.

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Glencore joins Komatsu's GHG Alliance Global miner Glencore has announced that it has joined Komatsu Mining’s #GHGAlliance, a collaborative effort focused on working towards the development, testing and deployment of #zeroemission #miningequipment and solutions. Alliance members have specifically been working to advance Komatsu’s #poweragnostic truck concept for a haulage vehicle that can run on a variety of power sources including diesel engine, #battery as well as #hydrogen #fuelcells with both static and #dynamiccharging capabilities. Troy Wilson, Glencore Head of Operational Excellence at Technology for #Copper said: “We are excited to join the Komatsu GHG Alliance and work alongside other industry leaders to advance mining technology toward zero emissions. This collaboration is part of our continued dialogue with Komatsu and will help inform #Glencore’s approach to implementing technological innovation in heavy mining equipment.” The Tier 1 mining major has already made some important steps in its journey to net zero – #trolleyassist pilots are planned in the next two years at its South American copper sites which will not only contribute towards a meaningful reduction in the diesel consumption of its installed fleets but will also establish the necessary technology deployment experience and capability to support its potential growth projects, such as El Pachón in Argentina. If these pilots are successful it will also put Glencore in a good position to trial #batterytrolley truck operation ie #dynamiccharging. Glencore’s fully owned copper mines in South America are Compañía Minera Antapaccay in Peru and Compañía Minera Lomas Bayas in Chile. Both of these operations are well set up to run trolley pilots as they already have the latest large electric drive Komatsu haul trucks in place, including the 400 ton class Komatsu 980E-5 at Antapaccay, with 23 new units that began delivery in 2021 and the 320 ton class 930E-5 at Lomas Bayas, where an order for 27 new units was fulfilled in 2020/2021. And these operations are no stranger to innovation either – both mines have also begun implementing #autonomy on their blasthole #drillrigs using the #ARDVARC system from FLANDERS. Glencore has also begun automating its haul trucks – at Lomas Bayas, a first #AHS stage involving four Komatsu 930E-5 haul trucks using Komatsu’s #FrontRunner system has begun for an autonomous day and night shift operation in a circuit of approximately 1 km within an area segregated from the rest of the conventional operation. If this pilot testing succeeds, the project will see a gradual increase the number of autonomous trucks until the entire fleet of 27 trucks goes autonomous by 2025. #theelectricmine #futureofmining #electricmine24 #mineofthefuture

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