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Minera Antamina
Setting the standard.
Driving the future.
shining a light on the miners life
focusing on
Sustainability
at minexpo
new technology improves
haul road watering
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS to
Chris Curfman
President, Caterpillar Global Mining
table of contents
men of the deeps
focusing on sustainability
new technology improves
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the standard.
Driving the future.
M I N I N G in d ustr y d ra w s
over 40,000 to
MINExpo 2008
Caterpillar presents shows largest exhibit
MINExpo International 2008, held Sept. 22-25 in
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, was a record-setting event
in every waywith 11,000 more visitors and 30
percent more square footage than MINExpo 2004.
Hosted by the National Mining Association (NMA),
the U.S. mining industrys Washington, D.C.based trade group, MINExpo boasted nearly 42,000
registered attendees and 1,300 exhibitors spread
over 600,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Las
Vegas Convention Center.
By the end of the first day, more than 31,000
people had been through the exhibit and
registration had reached 41,000exceeding
the total number of visitors at the 2004 show
by a third.
Theres no other place in the world where mining
companies can see the number of products and
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GLOBAL AND
INDUSTRY-WIDE EVENT
The largest and most comprehensive state-of-theart indoor exhibit at MINExpo was presented by
Caterpillar. The 40,000 square feet of exhibit space
highlighted Caterpillars mining products, services,
technology and people.
MINExpo is an important event for Caterpillar
because mining is such an important part of our
business, said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO
Jim Owens. Mining equipment continues to
represent a growing portion of our sales.
Mining more.
MINExpo set the stage for Caterpillar
to unveil its next generation of mining
trucks, designed to help mining customers
produce more, including the Cat 777F
and 797F mechanical drive trucks and the
new 795F AC electric drive truck.
Mining safely.
The Cat exhibit showcased a number
of the companys advancements in
improved equipment safety. The
machines on display demonstrated
significant ergonomic and safety-related
improvements. Advancements in
machine access were highlighted with
new integrated ladder, stairway and lift
systems demonstrated on the Cat 797F,
795F AC and 777F mining trucks, 993K
wheel loader and D11T track-type tractor
models exhibited on the show floor.
1/ Caterpillar introduced
the 795 AC, a completely
new truck model that features
the new Caterpillar AC drive
system, developed and supported
entirely by Caterpillar to assure
complete system integration and
support of controls, electronics
and components.
2/ MINExpo attendees view a
dramatic representation of an
autonomous mine site in 2013 at
the Caterpillar exhibit.
3/ Virtual training simulators
like this one in the Cat exhibit
can help companies improve
safety, increase production,
offer training flexibility and
reduce costs.
Mining right.
Caterpillars ongoing commitment to
sustainabilityand how it is integrated
into miningwas another important
aspect of the MINExpo 2008 program.
The company previewed its latest industry film,
Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable
Future, in a theater on the exhibit floor. The film,
shot in high definition in locations around the world,
focuses on educating the public about minings
intrinsic value to society and illustrates how mining
companies are doing it in a sustainable manner.
Advancements in engine and emissions technology
were displayed as the company introduces its latest
engine line-up, including the new C175 engine for
its largest mining trucks. Every machine on the
exhibit included Caterpillars patented ACERT
Technology, designed to reduce emissions and
improve fuel efficiency.
By pursuing sustainable development and
sustainable progressin every aspect of our
business we strengthen our ability to meet
the emerging sustainability requirements of
both our domestic and international customers,
said Curfman.
For most Chinese customers, it was their first visit to MINExpo and an opportunity to see
firsthand a wide range of mining products and services.
Now, after visiting MINExpo and being exposed to the mining machines and solutions,
I know why Cat is regarded as a market leader, said Hu Kaijiang, general manager of
Shenhua Xinjiang Energy Sources Co. Ltd. The company is the largest coal producer in
China and recently purchased the first Cat D11T track-type tractor in the country.
Tan Rui, deputy chief engineer of Kunming Non-ferrous Design Institute, who is involved
in mining feasibility and fleet designs of many big mines in China, appreciated the
opportunity to learn about underground mining offerings. Before the trip, I never heard
that Caterpillar also offers underground mining machines, he said. I was especially
impressed by the commitment from Cat to mining safely.
MINExpos focus on safety and sustainability earned praise from the China delegation.
In terms of company development stage, I think Level One is to develop market
and strive for survival, said Qu Xiangdong, general manager of Chalco Guangxi, the
largest bauxite producer in China and the second largest in the world. Level Two is to
optimize the profitability, and Level Threethe highest levelis to achieve sustainable
development through the success of customers and the upgrading of the industry. I see
Caterpillar at Level Three.
Caterpillars sustainable development film, Ground Rules, also received praise from the China
delegation. Yuan Junhong, secretary general of China Chemical Mining Association, was so
excited about the sustainable growth concept of the film, he asked for a Chinese version to
submit to the state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State
Council, the key policymaker in Chinas mining industry. We shall not only upgrade the China
mining industry with more productive machines and more advanced technology, but also with
more social responsibility and commitment to safety and sustainable growth, he said.
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focusing on
sustainability
at MINExpo 2008
Caterpillar hosts global Health, Safety,
Environment and Community Forum
MINExpo 2008, held Sept. 22-25 in Las Vegas,
Nevada, USA, was the largest exhibition of mining
equipment and services in the industrys history.
And while equipment and services took center
stage throughout the event, the shows sponsor and
many of the exhibitors followed the industrys lead
and focused also on the important topics of Health,
Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC).
The National Mining Association (NMA), sponsor
of the event, dedicated a number of its 20 MINExpo
education sessions to important HSEC topics.
Health and safety sessions covered issues such
as promoting safety cultures with a goal of zero
injuries in mines worldwide, and minimizing safety
risks through equipment design.
Environmental topics included water management,
waste management and air quality, including the
future of biodiesel and its impact on emission
reductions. Community topics included sessions on
workforce planning strategies and training for the
workforces of the future.
HOSTING AN INDUSTRY-LEADING FORUM
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DOING IT RIGHT
Sustainability was top-of-mind
as Caterpillar prepared and
produced the materials for the
HSEC Forum. The company
used existing materials to
construct the infrastructure of
the Gallery Walk booths instead
of creating booths specifically
for this event. If exhibitors
decided not to have their
booths transported for re-use,
Caterpillar made arrangements
to have the materials recycled.
All signage was made either
from recycled or recyclable
materials such as postconsumer waste plastic bottles,
recycled paper and byproducts
from the manufacture of
cotton fabric.
CO2 doesnt
know a zip code, Disharoon said. If
the United States and Europe have strict
standards, and China and India do
nothing, there is no success. All nations,
all economies, have to participate.
The hope is that once they see our
commitment, others will follow suit.
emissions must be a global issue.
Managing a sustainability-literate
workforce
While workers
may not realize
how sustainable
development is
defined, they know
what it means to
work for a company
that cares about the
impact it is having
on the environment
and on the people
it employs. People
want their families
to be proud of
the work they are
doing. Marcelo
Perpetuo, Vale
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1/ Environmental lawyer
Luke Danielson discusses the
importance of mining companies
and local residents working as
partners to build sustainable
communities.
2/ From left, mining company
representatives Alan Miskin,
Tony Egan and Charles Doane,
all members of the Earth Moving
Equipment Safety Roundtable,
discuss the importance of
working toward zero injuries.
Minera Antamina:
TO SOLVE
SKILLS SHORTAGE
Workforce development is critical focus for many companies
One of the most difficult areas for the mining
industry has always been managing and
maintaining a skilled workforce. The industry is all
too aware of the importance of its human capital
and its direct impact on the bottom line.
As the demand for mining materials and the
number of new mining projects has grown over the
last five years, so has the importance of developing a
skilled workforce. At the same time, the industry is
dealing with the fallout from years when commodity
prices were low, students pursued better-paying
careers elsewhere and mining schools shrank.
Today, the average age of a production worker in
mining is close to 50. While current economic
conditions will ease some of the burden of skills
shortages, the industry cannot afford to be caught
short-handed during the recovery.
Even with no growth in its mining sector, Canada
will require 87,000 new workers over the next
10 years to meet demand. The Minerals Council
of Australia, in a recent report, estimated that
by 2015 Australia would need 70,000 employees
on top of the 120,000 it has now to keep up
with demand. An estimated 75,000 workers are
required to work in mines in South American
countries. While these numbers and time tables
may shift due to global economic conditions, over
the long term the demand for skilled labor in the
mining industry will still exist.
FINDING SOLUTIONS
When these
students become
employees of
the mine, it has
a tremendous
economic impact
on them and their
families. They
can afford better
homes, better
living conditions,
better education
for their children,
and raise their
standard of living
significantly.
Ricardo Chegwin,
Gecolsa
Matco was pleased when it got its first full Maintenance and
Repair Contract, for a fleet of 26 machinesmostly Cat 777s
and 992Gsfor a mining customer. But as the dealership
took on the responsibility of caring for this fleet, it became
apparent that it would also have to build a workforce of
technicians to do the job.
In response, Matco developed an aggressive plan to expand
its team, implementing a unique mining training program
that has helped increased its serviceexpanding its
workforce to nearly 450 technicians.
Matco looked inside its own organization, identifying the
most skilled technicians across all the industries it serves and
providing them additional training on mining equipment.
FOCUSING ON OPERATORS
Simulators help
reduce training
times, which
sometimes are
up to 50 percent
shorter. An added
benefit is the
reduction in
maintenance costs
and less damage
to machines
because operators
are trained in
a controlled
environment.
Peter Salfinger,
immersive
technologies
haul road
watering
Shining a light
on the miners life
Since 1967, The Men of the Deeps, a choir of
working and retired coal miners from the island
of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada, have been
singing of the work and lifestyle of the coal miner.
Their recent Caterpillar sponsored performances
during MINExpo 2008 were a moving tribute to the
mining industrys hard-working men and women.
Dressed in the miners garb of coveralls and hard
hats, they made an impressive impact when they
walked to the stage in total darkness with their
helmet lamps providing the only light.
Ground-Engaging Tools
feature hammerless
installation
Caterpillar LM Series Ground-Engaging
Tools (GET) feature a new hammerless
retention system that improves safety and
productivity. The new Caterpillar CapSure
tip-retention design allows tip installation and
removal using only a 19-millimeter (3/4-inch)
ratchet. The pin and retainer are integral with
the tip, so the technician needs only to turn
the side-mounted locking system 180 degrees,
exerting minimal force to activate the system.
Positioning access to the locking system on
the side of the tip reduces wear and results in
easier, faster tip replacement.
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