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How Do You Gain A Competitive Edge?
Today's Mining Technologies Open Up New Opportunities.
For mines large and small, above and below ground, Cat® MineStar™ helps you deal with everyday challenges: Controlling costs. Extending equipment life. Enhancing safety. And it fits right into your operation—working with any brand of equipment and sharing data across existing machines, systems and technologies. Choose one capability to address a need like accident avoidance or maintenance tracking, or combine several into a comprehensive solution. Whatever size or type of mine you run, we’re there to help you find the tools and insights to make informed, confident decisions—and gain your competitive edge.
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Boosting Efficiency Through Autonomous Dozing
Arch Coal is improving the consistency of its dozing operations at Black Thunder mine in the western United States with the implementation of Cat Command for dozing. Semi autonomous dozing allows one operator to control up to three machines.
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Realizing the Benefits of Autonomous Haulage
The autonomous haulage system that Caterpillar developed in partnership with several of its largest mining customers has been successfully deployed for over five years, and users are now beginning to publicly share the scale of what autonomy is making possible in their operations.
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Automating Drills for Site-wide Benefits
Few activities can benefit from implementing autonomy technologies as much as drilling. Accurate autonomous drilling and blasting helps make every other aspect of a mining operation smoother, safer and more productive.
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Miners Get an Inside Look at Technology
Nearly 75 miners representing almost 25 global companies were recently given an inside look at Cat® technologies for mining during a two-day Mining Technology Demonstration & Program at the manufacturer’s Tinaja Hills Demonstration & Learning Center near Tucson, Arizona.
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Updates on Cat Mining Technology
“We understand that our customers are looking for consistency across their operations, reductions in cost, getting the maximum output from all of their assets,” said Craig Watkins, a Caterpillar mining technology manager. “We’re committed to helping them use Cat technologies to achieve those goals."
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Making Mining Automation a Reality
Mining automation has long been a dream for those in the industry. Caterpillar is making it happen in a big way - and continuing its journey to developing a fully autonomous mine site. Take a peek inside at the people, technology and innovation that are making this dream a reality
Find Your Edge
Looking for new ways to reduce costs, boost production and optimize every aspect of your operation? Discover how Cat MineStar can help you address specific challenges.
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Tackle Everyday Challenges with Mining Technology
Looking for new ways to control costs, extend equipment life or enhance safety on your mine? See how Cat MineStar—part of the Cat Connect family of technologies and services—can help you address these big challenges and get more out of your operation every day.
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Build Skills & Build on Your Investment
Investing in Cat® MineStar™ products is just the first step in building business value at your site. Utilizing Cat MineStar to its full potential can help enhance safety, reduce costs, improve productivity and boost efficiency. That’s why the MineStar team provides a comprehensive suite of training opportunities that allows users to build skills from foundational to expert through web-based, instructor-led and on-the-job courses.
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Have a question or need to reach out to an expert? Are you looking to optimize your operation with technology, and need to learn about the latest best practices? We understand that adopting new mining technology can feel overwhelming. Caterpillar and Cat® dealers are here to help you tackle the challenge head-on.
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