In this episode, we got to explore the Suncor Base Mine and compare some of the largest trucks on Earth.

Witness the process of oil sand mining from start to finish as we journey through the shovel pit, analyze the extraction process, and observe how these massive trucks carry their loads to the crusher for processing. We got to see how these mechanical beasts work in harmony to support our oildependent world.

Special thanks to Suncor for showing us around. Hope you enjoy and learn something new along the way! #mining #construction #heavyequipment

Equipment: CAT 797B Mining Truck | 980E Komatsu Mining Haul Truck | 930 Komatsu Mining Haul Truck | Bucyrus 495 Shovel | EX8000 Hydraulic Shovel | P&H 4100 Mining Shovel

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Explaining Oil Sand and Its Mining Process
03:09 Mining Process and Truck Loading
04:27 Examination of the Electric Shovels and Their Functioning
04:47 Discovery of an Armored Dinosaur
05:59 Closeup Look at the Bucyrus 495 Shovel
09:15 Break Time at the Pit
10:30 Diversity Facility and Its Features
11:06 Exploring the Komatsu 930
12:50 Exploring the Komatsu 980E
13:18 Tire Talk
14:14 Exploring the Caterpillar 797B
16:19 Oil Sand Processing and Crushing
18:16 Importance of Road Maintenance in Winter
19:36 Overview of the Crusher and Autonomous Trucks
21:17 Conclusion and Goodbye from Suncor Base Mine