When Rio Tinto looked to improve life-to-overhaul of the Cummins QSK60 engine powering its Komatsu WA1200-6 loaders, oil filtration efficiency emerged as the key. Rio Tinto has nine 220-tonne, 1892 hp WA1200-6 loaders operating in its vast iron ore operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia, where production reached 330 million tonnes from 16 mines in 2017.

Eliminating the Obstacles to Longer Engine Life “We operate in a fiercely competitive global business and we will be run down by our competition if we don’t stay ahead of the innovation curve.” These unambiguous words from Chris Salisbury, chief executive of Rio Tinto’s iron ore business, focus precisely on the mining giant’s strategy – a relentless drive for improved productivity, with innovation and technology at the core.

A fleet of Cummins-powered Hitachi excavators is pivotal to the success of the $10 billion Roy Hill iron ore mining operations in the red expanse of Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The first iron ore from Roy Hill was shipped in December 2015, and in September 2017 the mine hit a significant milestone, reaching its targeted run rate capacity of 55 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) for the first time. A reliable excavator fleet is the backbone of any mining operation and by the end of 2018 a total of 14 Hitachi diggers will be at the Roy Hill ore face.

Anglo American mines everything from iron ore to copper, platinum and diamonds across three continents. The one thing they share is a total commitment to using Cummins engines in virtually all their equipment from haul trucks to electrical generators. In this video featuring their Brazilian site, Cummins and local distributor DCML match Anglo American’s commitment with unparalleled support, generating opportunities to reduce costs and increase efficiency. See how the 100% commitment between all three partners reduces variability, lowers costs and increases efficiency.

Data-Driven Maintenance Doubles QSK60-Powered Haul Truck Engine Life Over Past 6 Years, Saving More Than $3.5 Million. Teck is Canada's largest diversified resources company, with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Their fleet includes 111 Komatsu 930E haul trucks mostly powered by Cummins QSK60 engines at three of their steelmaking coal operations in Canada.

Oprima aquí para leer la versión en Español. Everyone in the mining industry knows that the most critical factors for profitability are equipment availability and productivity. In a 24/7/365 operating environment, the loss of a single piece of equipment can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

El sistema de advertencia temprana de Cummins ahorra $ 1.3 millones para mina chilena. Todos en la industria minera saben que los factores más importantes para la rentabilidad son la disponibilidad y la productividad de los equipos. En un entorno operativo 24/7/365, la pérdida de una sola pieza de equipo puede costar decenas de miles de dólares.

Cummins QSK60 “Advantage” Solution Delivers Major Environmental And Operational Benefits For Mining Contractor Kalari HSE In Australia’s Bowen Basin. Advantage Cummins. Mining contractor Kalari HSE has taken major steps to reduce carbon and diesel particulate emissions at their South Walker Creek coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Major Cost Benefits Realized In Global Trials Of New Filter Technology From Cummins Filtration Slashing Maintenance Costs A filter optimization program carried out by Cummins Filtration and Komatsu at Anglo American’s Dawson coal mine in Queensland has resulted in major cost savings through the use of new technology Fleetguard filters to extend service intervals.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced its support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) efforts to develop a national low NOx (nitrogen oxides) rule for on-highway heavy-duty engines.