technology
Komatsu, Pronto partner on autonomous hauling offering
Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, will integrate Pronto's autonomy technologies into quarry-sized haul trucks. Keep Reading
Converting a material hauler into a water truck
What producers should know before repurposing aging haul trucks for dust control operations. Keep Reading
Exoskeletons: A promising solution to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in mining
Exoskeletons are an emerging technology that could help with material handling tasks such as lifting, lowering, carrying, pulling or pushing. Keep Reading
Drilling & Blasting | P&Q University Handbook
Chapter 3 covers the fundamentals of blast design, drilling techniques and explosives handling to achieve optimal fragmentation, efficiency and safety. Keep Reading
Cat launches latest medium wheel loader
Cat’s new 980 GC wheel loader is the company's latest entry to its line of medium wheel loaders. Keep Reading
Pronto acquires SafeAI
Together, Pronto and SafeAI will offer a tiered technology portfolio for operations ranging from small quarries to large mines. Keep Reading
Luck Stone, Caterpillar reach autonomous hauling milestone
Caterpillar reports that Luck Stone has now hauled 1 million tons of aggregates with an autonomous haulage system at the Bull Run Plant in Virginia. Keep Reading
Empowering veterans through evolving technology
Knife River and RDO Equipment are creating new opportunities for disabled veterans with an autonomous pilot program. Keep Reading
Developing a more tech-savvy workforce
Scott Alexander, senior vice president of aggregates at Summit Materials, dives into this topic during a conversation at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
