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Mining equipment news brings you the latest updates on machinery, automation, and maintenance trends driving operational efficiency in the mining sector. From haul trucks and drilling rigs to smart sensors and autonomous systems, this category explores how cutting-edge equipment transforms safety, productivity, and sustainability. Learn about OEM innovations, fleet management strategies, and procurement best practices. Ideal for mine operators, engineers, maintenance teams, and industry analysts tracking the evolution of mining tools. Also explore Mining Technology, Mining Operations, and Mining Safety.
The global mining industry is undergoing a structural shift in how material is moved. As of early 2026, the transition from manual haulage to Autonomous Haulage…
SODANKYLÄ, Finland : The digital transformation of global mining has reached a significant milestone in the sub-Arctic, as Boliden’s Kevitsa nickel-copper-PGE operation successfully transitioned to real-time…
ITOCHU stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery rises to 33.4%, strengthening its push to challenge Caterpillar and Komatsu in global mining equipment.
i.safe MOBILE and RugGear just dropped two purpose-built radios designed to survive the conditions that kill most mobile devices: the intrinsically safe IS440.1 and the industrial-grade…
Top mining equipment suppliers in South Africa for 2026, from global OEMs to local specialists, with insights on support, compliance, and performance.
Autonomous mining adoption remains slow as high costs, infrastructure gaps and workforce challenges limit scaling, despite strong safety and efficiency gains.
Hydrogen mining is technically proven, but hydrogen haul trucks face economic and insurance barriers before large-scale deployment.
When Coal India Limited announced in its FY2024 outlook that underground production must rise to meet long-term domestic demand, the spotlight shifted to the machines increasingly…
Australia’s First Nations-owned METS companies are leading a bold new front in the Australia India mining trade, signaling a shift from raw commodity exports to technology-driven…
As mining-equipment demand accelerates alongside surging gold and copper prices, global OEMs like Sandvik AB, Epiroc AB, Caterpillar Inc., and Komatsu Ltd. are seeing a revival…
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