Japan's Komatsu goes all in on climate-friendly mining machines

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20241106N Komatsu haul truck

Komatsu developed this battery-powered load-hauling machine for mines. (Komatsu)

TAKURO HOSODA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese heavy equipment maker Komatsu is focused on rolling out mining equipment that captures the growing decarbonization demand from clients in the resource industry.

Komatsu announced in September during the MINExpo in Las Vegas that it will acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based startup that harnesses artificial intelligence to help mining industry clients be more productive.

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