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Cat® Rock Straight System Mines Hard Rock with Longwall Efficiency

The efficient mining system is designed to replace conventional drill-and-blast operations in low heights, ranging from 1.3 to 2.0 meters (4.2 to 6.6 ft) and in bedded deposits such as some types of platinum, copper and gold deposits. The system can follow the seam and maximize ore mined while keeping dilution to a minimum.

New Cat® MD5075C Track Drill Offers Enhanced Productivity, Reliability, Operator Comfort and Maintenance Access

The new Cat® MD5075C Track Drill is designed for best-in-class productivity, durability and low total cost of ownership. Cat rock drills deliver three times the lifespan of competitive drills, and the Cat carousel rod changer and drill rod handling system are a reliable mechanical design with no sensitive electronic sensors to cause downtime.