Renowned in the industry, Hastings Deering has long stood at the forefront of mining innovation. Operating in Queensland and the Northern Territory, Hastings Deering leverages its expertise to support mining operations with unparalleled machinery, services, and technological advancements. With nearly 100 years of experience building earthmoving equipment, Hastings Deering and Caterpillar can supply, and support, all your machinery and aftermarket needs, for miners and contractors.

Technology Driving Productivity and Safety

Central to Hastings Deering's approach is its commitment to integrating technology that enhances safety, productivity, and sustainability. The Cat MineStar™ system stands out as a complete fleet management solution, offering capabilities such as material tracking, machine health diagnostics, and autonomous operation options. Through command for dozing and autonomous haulage systems, operators can manage machinery remotely, keeping personnel out of harm's way while increasing efficiency.

Hastings Deering's state of the art data analytics tools—such as the EMSolutions™—help customers monitor equipment health and avoid breakdowns, cutting costs and boosting uptime. A recent study using these solutions identified over 500 hours of downtime savings, demonstrating the value of advanced data-driven fleet management​.

Tailored Solutions to Meet Customer Needs

To ensure tailored solutions are provided, both Caterpillar and an in-house engineering team are leveraged. When a customer needed live health and production monitoring on a Cat® Rope Shovel; Hastings Deering engineered, installed, and commissioned a simple and easy to install real-time solution that provided easy access to production values, alarms, and custom dashboards.

Eager to reduce these operational costs and align with their PM strategy, Sojitz' Gregory Mine partnered with Hastings Deering to explore alternative GET systems. A trial was conducted with three D11s operating under similar conditions, each equipped with different GET systems. From the trial proposed by Hastings Deering Gregory Mine will incur a saving of ~$70,000 AUD / year.

Round-the-Clock Service and Support

Ensuring minimal downtime, Hastings Deering's 3,000-strong team operates across a vast support network with 24/7 parts availability and field service technicians ready to respond at a moment's notice. For large-scale or remote mining sites, the company offers on-site service solutions, which include custom-built workshops and mobile service units. With certified rebuild centres and an expansive parts inventory, Hastings Deering assures miners that their operations remain productive and efficient.

Customers benefit from the Southern Hemisphere's largest fluids analysis and diagnostic lab. This facility is designed to perform comprehensive fluid testing and diagnostics, supporting efficient and proactive maintenance. With cutting-edge automation and Big Data analysis, the lab identifies potential issues early, reducing equipment downtime and extending component life. It serves as a cornerstone for condition monitoring and preventative maintenance, allowing Hastings Deering to provide valuable insights and optimised performance for customers' machinery. This capability is part of an integrated service offering that aims to enhance productivity, safety, and cost efficiency in mining operations.

Sustainable Operations

Hastings Deering is equally committed to supporting mining's shift toward greener practices. Collaborating closely with Caterpillar, investing in technologies designed to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. The evolving range of electric drive and battery-powered equipment helps clients address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Additionally, the company's focus on remanufacturing and parts recycling reduces waste, and its emissions-reducing maintenance strategies contribute to more sustainable mining practices​.

Training For the Future

Emphasis is placed on workforce training, operating registered learning centres ensuring technicians and operators receive top-tier education on the latest machinery, safety practices, and automation technologies. Recognised with Caterpillar's Service Training Excellence Award, these programs prepare workers with the skills to maximise equipment performance while maintaining strict safety standards. This focus on workforce development not only benefits customers but also contributes to the sustainability and growth of the mining industry as a whole.

Hastings Deering's commitment to excellence, technological advancement, and sustainability sets it apart as a trusted partner in the mining sector. By providing the latest in Cat® equipment, innovative technology solutions, and expert service support, Hastings Deering empowers mining companies to operate more safely, efficiently, and responsibly in an ever-evolving industry.