Using Technology to Increase Efficiency & Meet Production Targets

In an effort to improve the efficiency and consistency of its operations, mining company Fresnillo partnered with Cat dealer Matco to integrate Cat MineStar technologies into its La Herradura mine in Mexico. MineStar has enabled better operator performance and increased efficiency, helping the mine achieve production goals and improve overall profitability. Source

Drilling: How to Minimize Variability

Mining is made up of a number of processes, and one of the first is drilling. It’s important to consider the impact that optimal drilling and blasting has on downstream mining activities like loading, hauling, crushing and milling. Inconsistent drill patterns, hole depth and hole angle can have a significant effect on the rest of…

High Value-added Utilization Situation of Coal Gangue

1. Coal gangue production of calcined kaolinKaolin is an important component of coal gangue. Coal gangue can produce ultra-fine calcined kaolin through fine processing technologies such as purification, ultra-fine pulverization, calcination and surface modification. It can be used not only as coating pigment and filler in papermaking, but also as filler and extender in plastics,…

Cat® D10T2 Large Dozer Ladder

Optional Cat powered access system provides excellent access and egress to and from the cab. The electrically power ladder deploys and stores in seconds. Rails on both sides of the ladder provide three-point contact. Warning alarms will sound if the parking brake is released or the blade is raised when the ladder is down. Source

Extending Component Life through Contamination Control

Eldorado Gold’s Tüprag mine in Turkey is a benchmark gold mine, working to achieve the highest standards in both operations and maintenance. For example, the site has achieved Caterpillar’s 5-Star Contamination Control Certification for its practices both inside and outside the maintenance workshop. By following Caterpillar contamination control best practices and working with Cat dealer…