Sarah Garcia
MemberCaterpillar’s Mining Automation Journey (Extended Edition)
Mining automation has long been a dream for those in the industry. Caterpillar is making it happen in a big way – and continuing it’s journey to developing a fully autonomous mine site. Take a peek inside the people, technology and innovation that are making this dream a reality. Source
Cat® Longwall Automation: Improving Safety, Productivity and Efficiency Underground
Cat® automated longwall systems are operated in some of the world’s most productive underground mines. Running up to 98% of their production time in automation mode, they’re setting production records in all regions, around the world. Get a high-level overview of the various Cat longwall automation solutions offered to the longwall mining industry to improve…
Caterpillar’s Mining Automation Journey
Mining automation has long been a dream for those in the industry. Caterpillar is making it happen in a big way – and continuing it’s journey to developing a fully autonomous mine site. Take a peek inside the people, technology and innovation that are making this dream a reality. Source
Seven Factors that Affect the Flotation Process Effect to Consider
The stirring of the slurry can promote the suspension of the ore particles and the uniform dispersion in the tank. It can promote the good dispersion of the air and make it evenly distributed in the tank. It can promote the air to strengthen the dissolution in the high pressure area in the tank, and…
First Autonomous Oil Sands Operation Relies on Proven Technology and a Partnership Approach
When Imperial Oil made the decision to implement autonomous haulage at its Kearl operation, the company faced a number of firsts. Kearl was the first application of Cat MineStar Command for hauling in the extreme weather and challenging underfoot conditions found in the oil sands. And it was the first time Caterpillar had implemented Command…
Introducing the H Series Wheel Tractor Scrapers
The new Cat® 621H, 623H and 627H Wheel Tractor-Scrapers are designed to deliver superior productivity and enhanced operator comfort and efficiency through the use of increased power and capacity, new structures, electronic controls and ergonomic design. The new H Series changes the way wheel tractor-scrapers look, run and ride—and increase their capabilities to move material…
Cat® Hydraulic Mining Shovels
Learn more: https://www.cat.com/hms At Caterpillar, we understand the challenges our hydraulic shovel customers face, the importance of safety & reliability, and the relationship between uptime and productivity. This is what drives the design and continuous improvement of our hydraulic mining shovels, because in mining, every day matters, every load counts. Source
Boosting Payload in the Bowen Basin
When Middlemount Coal was looking for a way to remove overburden more efficiently at its operations in the Bowen Basin of Queensland, Australia, the mine collaborated with Caterpillar and Cat® dealer Hastings Deering to find the optimal truck for the site: One that would maximize truck payload without increasing overall weight. The solution is the…
Cat Mining Trucks – Safe, autonomous hauling with Cat MineStar Command
From the leader in mining automation, Cat Command for hauling takes advantage of the most sophisticated technologies available to deliver a next-generation haulage solution — one that boosts safety, productivity and availability on busy mine sites, especially those in difficult or remote locations. Source