Epiroc and Luck Stone launch first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig
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Epiroc and Luck Stone launch first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig

Epiroc, a productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has partnered with Luck Stone, a producer of crushed stone, to deploy the first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in the United States.


'Buy Canadian': Prime Minister Carney unveils plan to strengthen Canada's economy

In response to the continued U.S. and Canada tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney launches new measures to build and protect Canada's economy. "Our relationship with the United States, so essential for so many industries, was once one of our greatest strengths and in many cases, in certain sectors, has now become a vulnerability," said Carney in a Sept. 5 media conference.


Top 10 Under 40 returns for 2025

Our annual contest recognizes 10 outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry before their 40th birthdays. The 10 winners will represent a broad cross-section of the industry – sharing their stories and advice they have for young people entering the workforce.


 
 
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Komatsu fitting its quarry-class haulers with autonomous tech

Komatsu is rolling out autonomous capabilities for some of its HD haulers.  “We’re co-operating with Pronto, out of San Francisco, who’s a leading provider of Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS),” says Komatsu’s Mark Anderson.  » Read More...
 
 
 
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Benninghoven's Multi Jet burner switches fuels

Regardless of their physical state, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous, the new burner generation from Benninghoven uses up to four different fuels. Most important of all is the ability to use hydrogen as a sustainable future energy source. » Read More...

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Caterpillar’s 140 Lever Motor Grader moves to the next generation

Caterpillar shares its Cat 140 LVR Motor Grader, upgrading it to the next-generation platform. The new model will launch in early 2026. The Cat 140 Motor Grader features the cab design from the 120 next-gen models. » Read More...

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NWPX Park highlights PumpTrooperLift Stations

NWPX Park, a construction and design water utilities and environmental solutions company, highlights PumpTrooper Lift Stations, a comprehensive solution for wastewater and stormwater conveyance across industries. » Read More...

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McCloskey shares an early look at the S275 Tracked Screener

McCloskey International offers a sneak peek at its latest dual-screenbox screener, the S275 Tracked Screener, via LinkedIn. » Read More...

 
 
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TACConf

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Canadian Concrete Expo

February 11, 2026 | 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 » Read More...

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March 3, 2026 | 3150 Paradise Rd · Las Vegas · NV · 89109 » Read More...