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Autonomous haulage is no longer a novelty. Komatsu now counts 750+ autonomous trucks that have collectively moved 10+ billion metric tons of material—adding roughly 6 million…
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Autonomous haulage is no longer a novelty. Komatsu now counts 750+ autonomous trucks that have collectively moved 10+ billion metric tons of material—adding roughly 6 million…
Honghua Group, a subsidiary of Dongfang Electric Corporation and one of China’s largest land drilling rig suppliers, has introduced an intelligent fracturing solution designed to automate…
Zero-carbon mining is forcing equipment OEMs to become energy integrators. Electrification is now a survival strategy, not an option.
Mining equipment in 2025 is more than machines — it’s about cost, ESG, and survival. From autonomous trucks to tailings monitors, Skillings Mining Review highlights the…
Janus Electric and EVUNI sign AUS$5m deal to deploy 250+ electric drivetrain conversions yearly, targeting Africa’s mining and logistics corridors.
Caterpillar’s R1700 XE electric loader cuts ventilation costs and fills the mid-tier gap in underground mining.
In 2025, second-hand mining equipment is a finance strategy: auctions set prices, rebuilds beat new on cost and time, and CFOs favor faster deployment—while managing maintenance,…
Mining equipment parts cost 2025 is climbing fast as US copper tariffs drive up rebuild kits, wiring harnesses, and aftermarket expenses.
Copper shipments halted, $300M in idle machinery, and $13M monthly just to keep the jungle from claiming it all.
Mining electrification advances as BHP partners with CATL to decarbonize heavy equipment and operations.
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