IRVING,
Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar
Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has successfully demonstrated its first battery
electric prototype underground mining truck, growing its portfolio
of battery electric and semi-autonomous technology for underground
mining applications. The demonstration for Newmont and other
industry leaders, at the company's proving ground in Tasmania, Australia, comes on the heels of the
793 battery electric prototype surface mining truck, which was
unveiled in November of 2022.
Caterpillar developed its first battery electric prototype
underground mining truck with voice of customer input and support
from Newmont Corporation. The companies are collaborating to
achieve Newmont's vision of a fully connected, automated, zero
carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.
"This milestone is a reflection of the partnership between our
teams at Newmont and Caterpillar, showcasing the impact of strong
collaboration in the mining industry," said Rob Atkinson, executive vice president, Newmont.
"Achieving this milestone together, combining capabilities and
shared values, is a testament to the strength of our strategic
alliance."
This battery electric truck will complete Caterpillar's first
fully electric underground load and haul solution when paired with
the commercially available R1700 XE battery electric loader.
Denise Johnson, Caterpillar's
Resource Industries group president said, "This is a milestone for
the entire Caterpillar team as we work closer than ever with
Newmont to provide more sustainable choices for the underground
mining industry."
Caterpillar also completed a demonstration of its growing
autonomy and automation capabilities. This technology addresses
some of the key safety challenges faced daily by our underground
customers, like the risk of collision when moving heavy machinery
through dark, cramped spaces. Autonomous trucks can help to enhance
mine site safety by removing operators from potentially hazardous
or remote sites. Additionally, these features can improve
productivity by creating increased visibility for mine site
coordinators, enabling more consistent operations for both staffed
and autonomous machines.
Johnson added, "We are building on our foundation of
industry-leading autonomous solutions for surface operations, along
with our deep experience in underground technology, to provide
significant improvement in both productivity and safety for
underground mining customers."
This demonstration is the latest example of Caterpillar's
progress, developing more sustainable offerings for the mining
industry, both on the surface and underground.
About Caterpillar
With 2022 sales and revenues
of $59.4 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is
the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining
equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial
gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years,
we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world
and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our
innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer
network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating
through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource
Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing
financing and related services through our Financial Products
segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the
conversation on our social media channels at
caterpillar.com/en/news/socialmedia.html.
About Newmont
Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of
copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The Company's world-class portfolio
of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining
jurisdictions in Africa,
Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North
America, and Papua New
Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer
listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely
recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance
practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation,
supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and
technical expertise. Newmont was founded in 1921 and
has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives
through sustainable and responsible mining. To learn more about
Newmont's sustainability strategy and initiatives, go to
www.newmont.com.
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