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Second digger for Mt Keith

Wednesday 03 December 2008

The second of two 800-tonne Hitachi EX8000-6 hydraulic excavators has been commissioned at BHP Billiton’s Mt Keith Operation nickel ore mine in central-east WA.


Argyle uses articulated dump trucks to get job done

Monday 15 September 2008

Argyle Diamond Mines has commissioned a fleet of articulated dump trucks, specially modified to cart pre-mixed shotcrete underground.


Equipment wear parts

Thursday 28 August 2008

Excel Undercarriage will feature replacement wear parts for hydraulic, electric and rope mining shovels, excavators, drills and drag lines on Stand 4000 during the Goldfields Mining Expo (GME) 2008.


Excavator range upgraded

Tuesday 19 August 2008

Hitachi has released the -6 series excavator range, which is powered by clean engines to conform to US EPA Tier 2 emissions regulations.


Super digger unearthed

Wednesday 28 May 2008

Engineered around a proven design that emphasises reliability and durability, Hitachi’s flagship excavator has been designed to provide extended operating life and significantly reduce operating and maintenance costs, even under full operating conditions.


Hitachi excavator joins fleet

Monday 12 May 2008

Mount Isa contracting business Huddy’s Plant Hire has changed hands and the new owners have committed to an expansion.


Excavator debuts at Mt Keith

Tuesday 22 April 2008

BHP Billiton’s Mt Keith operation has received the first of two Hitachi 800 tonne excavators.


Environmentally friendly hydraulic excavator

Friday 18 January 2008

HITACHI has released a hydraulic excavator with environmentally friendly ISO 14001 Certification


Wheel loader fatality

Friday 14 September 2007

THE Queensland Department of Mines and Energy (DME) Mines Inspectorate has reported the death of a loader driver.


Cast lip for buckets

Monday 16 July 2007

HITACHI Mining will unveil a new cast lip for buckets fitted to its class-leading 500-tonne EX5500-6 excavators on Stand 0310 at AIMEX 2007.


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