"Mining"

At a press event on October 29, 2024, Cummins Inc. was in attendance to applaud customer Rio Tinto as they announced that Kennecott — home to the world’s deepest open pit mine — would fully transition all heavy machinery from conventional to renewable diesel. “We’re thrilled to see Rio Tinto reach this significant milestone in reducing its carbon footprint,” said Ginger Lirette, Cummins Mining

In 2017, mining contractor HSE began what has turned out to be a highly successful upgrade of its 2500 hp Cummins Inc. QSK60 engines to reduce its carbon footprint at the South Walker Creek coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin in Australia. Not only that, longer engine life and improved fuel efficiency were benefits that shone through when HSE carried out a cost benefit analysis of several eng

Cummins has long recognized the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and culture in the workplace, and with nearly 60,000 employees operating in 59 countries, the company is committed to creating stronger environments where everyone belongs—and can win with the power of difference.  In celebration of International Day of Women in Mining (June 15), the Cummins Power Systems organ

The mining industry is at a pivotal moment, with leading companies across the globe committing to ambitious goals to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. At the heart of this transformative era is Cummins Inc., which is a trusted partner of miners to help reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and move towards greener operations. With Cummins, miners can make significant strides t

For the past decade, mining operations have been focused on lowering cost of production, merging together Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and amount of production achieved.   Today, a third factor is impacting the equation: sustainability. Lowering costs and boosting production only go so far, considering the increasing importance of protecting the environment and the communities where mines

Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is a biofuel produced from vegetable oils and animal fats. It is often referred to as HVO, or as renewable diesel, and is distinct from biodiesel. A major benefit of HVO is that it can be used as a drop-in replacement for traditional diesel with no engine modification. It is an ideal option to reduce the emissions of motor vehicles in a simple and cost-effective wa

The Cummins mining team was excited to show up to The Electric Mine Conference in Tucson, Arizona, USA, in late May as a Showcase Sponsor, ready to share our perspective on decarbonization in the mining industry.  For those who were unable to join us in person, we’re sharing the highlights from our exclusive presentation made during Day 1 of the conference by Robert Schaefer, Director, Min

Today’s modern diesel engine is an impressive feat of innovation. Cummins Inc. is no stranger to innovation. In fact, the company spends $1 billion annually on research and technology across its product portfolio with 11,000 of the brightest engineers innovating for their customers. Today the company is taking a look at three of the innovations that have shaped the advanced diesel engines that are

A 2021 study by McKinsey & Company explores the reality many companies in the mining industry are working to address: underrepresentation of women in the industry. Cummins has long prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and aspired to a workforce that is representative at every level of the communities in which it operates around the world. The mining industry is a powerful exa