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Manufacturer updates, market developments, and business news for the heavy equipment sector
BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Test Battery-Electric Haul Trucks in Live Mining Operations
Three months into field testing at BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia, two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks are collecting real-world operating data that could shape the future of large-scale mining.
June 20, 2026·Via HeavyEquipment.com
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Industry NewsVolvo CE Announces Closure of Rokbak Articulated Hauler Business
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced it will close the Rokbak articulated hauler brand, citing unsustainable profitability amid US tariffs, supply chain pressures, and shifting market conditions.
March 17, 2026·Via Volvo CE
Industry NewsGenie Closes North Bend, WA Logistics Facility
Terex-owned aerial lift brand Genie has shut down its North Bend, Washington logistics facility, continuing a wave of restructuring across the heavy equipment sector.
November 14, 2025·Via The Seattle Times
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