In Kiruna, Sweden, tests are ongoing to set a new world standard for sustainable mining. In the process to achieve this, LKAB has ordered battery-electric vehicles from Epiroc to be tested for future carbon dioxide-free operations.
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Bridgestone Off-Road Tires for Underground Mining
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced the expansion of its off-the-road (OTR) product portfolio to include a new size of the Bridgestone VSMS2 tire. The tire is now available in size 29.5R25 in the United States and Canada. Designed for underground mining, landfill and salvage environments, the Bridgestone VSMS2 tire delivers a 30 percent decrease in the frequency of sidewall cuts, improving…
Read MoreCamso Launches New Underground Mining Tire
Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, unveiled the new MST 776, its most advanced underground mining tire for load haul dump (LHD) equipment.
Read MoreCat Expands Underground Truck Design Portfolio
Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty, Ltd. (CUGM) has acquired the intellectual property of underground articulated truck designs from Ground Force Worldwide. This agreement will provide Caterpillar with additional design options in the 20-metric-tonnes and smaller payload class. The Ground Force AT18E (18-metric-ton payload ejector) and AT20 (20-metric-ton payload) remain available for immediate order via Ground Force Worldwide. The company will showcase…
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