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Mining TechCummins Unveils 1,300hp S29 Engine for Large Mining Trucks and Excavators
Cummins has introduced a new 29-litre mining engine designed for haul trucks and excavators, targeting lower fuel consumption, greater power density and compatibility with alternative fuels. The S29 is expected to become available globally in late 2027.
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Liebherr Makes 250-Tonne Electric Mining Excavator Commercially Available
Hitachi Targets North American Dump Truck Demand with Bell-Built LANDCROS Models
South African equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has signed an agreement to supply articulated dump trucks to Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas for distribution in the United States and Canada, with deliveries scheduled to begin in April 2027.
BELAZ Showcases LNG Powered Robotic Mining Trucks in Tanzania
Belarusian heavy-equipment manufacturer BELAZ showcased liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered mining equipment and robotic dump trucks at the 10th MINEXPO Africa 2026 exhibition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, held from 28 to 30 October.
BME Advances Electronic Blasting Technology With VIPERTRON
BME, the explosives and blasting solutions business within Omnia Holdings, has developed VIPERTRON, an electronic initiation system designed to improve blast timing, precision and reliability at mines and quarries.
Volvo Group Establishes Dedicated Mining Business
Volvo Group will launch a dedicated mining business on 1 January 2027, bringing its trucks, construction equipment and autonomous solutions under one organisation to serve mining companies and contractors.
Caterpillar Prepares 22-Tonne Diesel-Electric Loader for Underground Mining
Caterpillar is preparing to launch the R3200, a 22-tonne-class underground load-haul-dump (LHD) loader designed to move more material per cycle while improving fuel efficiency in underground mining operations.