Ferreyros has reported that Anglo American, the global mining company, has achieved exceptional operational results at its Quellaveco copper mine in Moquegua, using the Cat MineStar Command for hauling autonomy solution.
The fleet of 32 Cat 794 autonomous mining trucks that has been successfully operating at Quellaveco was implemented and receives specialised support from Ferreyros.”We are very proud of the success at Quellaveco, whose autonomous operation reflects the strength and innovation of mining in Peru. We are proud to be part of this story that continues to set new standards, demonstrating the significant benefits of Caterpillar’s autonomy technology and the quality of the human team behind the machines,” stated Santiago Basualdo, Manager of Ferreyros’ Large Mining Division.
Ferreyros, in close collaboration with Caterpillar, provides support to numerous equipment fleets in Peru, including this fleet of autonomous trucks. Ferreyros provides ongoing support to the Cat 794 autonomous trucks at Quellaveco. The Ferreyros team offers comprehensive backing to this operation through maintenance, parts supply, and component repair.
The Cat MineStar technology improves safety, helps increase productivity, and uses advanced systems to operate in any condition, such as rain, dust, and fog.
Marc Cameron, Senior Vice President of Caterpillar, highlighted Anglo American’s success at Quellaveco with the use of Cat Command for hauling. “We are proud of the continuous and proven results and performance of the autonomous Cat 794 fleet at Quellaveco.The mine has shown high utilisation and exceptional physical availability, driven by collaboration between Anglo American, Caterpillar, and Ferreyros. We look forward to expanding and implementing new Caterpillar technologies in Peru.”
Caterpillar’s leadership in autonomous technology is demonstrated by the successful operation of autonomous Cat trucks around the world.
