Loading, Hauling & Excavation

First introduced by Caterpillar in 1977, the 777 off-highway truck is said to have proven to be a workhorse for mining and large earthmoving…
Automation of materials handing on site is helping to improve safety and reduce costs. Advances in computer technology and control systems has…
Simon Purchon talks to Patrick Smith about the asset management side of Babcock International Group Globally each year, the aggregates industry moves…
Articulated dump trucks are ideal haulers for many quarries and now there are more machine options available. ABE reports. With capital expenditure…
Bulldozers play a key role in overburden stripping and haul road maintenance today. Mike Woof takes a look at the technological development. The…
British laser measurement technology specialist, Measurement Devices (MDL) has completed the acquisition of its Canadian technical and distribution…
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is to offer greater support to its authorised European dealers to help them offer an enhanced…
Caterpillar's new biodegradable, non-toxic hydraulic fluid Cat Bio HYDRO Advanced has been recognised for its green credentials under an independent…
Wheeled loaders provide an efficient loading solution both at the quarry face and in the loading yard. ABE takes a look at the changing technology…
Blast hole drilling is becoming more hi-tech in a bid to maximise productivity with greater focus on automation and drill bit selection. Claire Symes…