Caterpillar and Fortescue extend agreement for Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling in Western Australia sites

This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012 when Fortescue became the first company globally to implement Caterpillar’s autonomous haulage system (AHS) on a commercial scale. 

IRVING, Texas, March 23, 2026 – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today a renewed agreement with Chichester Metals Ltd and FMG Solomon PTY Ltd (together, Fortescue’s operating entities) to continue the supply and operation of Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across three of Fortescue’s mining operations in Western Australia.

This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012 when Fortescue became the first company globally to implement Caterpillar’s autonomous haulage system (AHS) on a commercial scale. 

 

Fortescue has led the industry in the large-scale deployment of autonomous haulage for more than a decade. This agreement ensures continuity in the use of Cat MineStar Command across parts of our operations, supporting safe, reliable and efficient performance on site.

Dino Otranto

Chief Executive Officer

Fortescue Metals and Operations

Our work with Fortescue on autonomous haul trucks and systems to drive operational improvements at site has been longstanding. The Caterpillar team looks forward to furthering this advanced technology deployment and leadership built on the foundation of innovation set over a decade ago.

Marc Cameron

Senior Vice President of Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology

Caterpillar

This extended agreement supports Fortescue’s continued focus on safety and operational efficiency, aligned with its 2030 Real Zero Target. 

 

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About Caterpillar:
For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com

 

About Fortescue:
Fortescue exists to accelerate decarbonisation at a global scale, rapidly and profitably. We underpin this strategy with consistent operational excellence and disciplined growth to deliver low-cost, scalable solutions the world needs to help eliminate emissions. Founded in 2003, Fortescue quickly established itself in the Pilbara and today that connection is deeper than ever. Our mining operations are linked by 760km of rail to Port Hedland, exporting almost 200 million tonnes of iron ore annually to customers worldwide. Backed by a workforce of over 15,000, we have built a position as one of the world’s leading low-cost iron ore producers through relentless focus on safety, productivity, capital discipline and operational performance. Those same values and spirit underpin our future.

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Press Inquiries:

Rick Zettler
Caterpillar Trade Press Media Representative
Richard.Zettler@cat.com
 
For Release: Worldwide 
Release Number: 55PR26 — March 2026


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