Newmont contracts Caterpillar for autonomous electric mining systems

Newmont Corp. contracted Caterpillar to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero-carbon-emitting mining system at the Cripple Creek and Victor mine in the USA and the Tanami mine in Australia. Newmont will invest $100 million for infrastructure and equipment, with automated haulage at CC&V through 2023 and electric fleets by 2026.

“Actions include validating first-of-a-kind battery-electric haulage technology in the years prior to full production of autonomous electric haulage equipment.”e-mj.com

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• e-mj.comNewmont Taps Cat for Autonomous, Electric Options - E & MJMisty ValverdeDec 21, 2021

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