If you can’t grow it, you have to mine it

What connects the trucks in remote mines to the phones in our pockets?Guilherme shows Kim how copper, iron, and other essential minerals fuel not only machinery but also the digital world we live in. From electric vehicles to data centers, mining plays a central role in the systems we rely on every day.He shares what it’s like to stand beside a 400-ton truck, how massive mine sites operate like cities, and why copper remains critical to AI expansion. With firsthand stories from Peru and insights from his time at Cummins, Guilherme brings the mining industry into focus.This conversation reveals how power begins long before the plug and how Cummins is contributes from the ground up.In this episode, you’ll learn:How haul trucks and excavators move hundreds of tons in a single load.What it takes to power mine sites located far from the grid.Why mining is opening more doors for women across the industry.Additional ResourcesPit to port: An interactive experienceMilestone in assemblyCummins, Vale, and Komatsu advance joint dual fuel program to develop large truck engine powered by both ethanol and dieselPower with purpose: How the QSK95 is redefining ultra-class mining productivityCummins and Komatsu to collaborate on joint mining hybrid development planInterested in learning more? Subscribe to the [3-minute Power Up] to get breakthrough stories and the latest innovations in power technology delivered  straight to your inbox: https://www.cummins.com/news/podcast#subscribe  Dive into the conversation:(00:00) This is Power Onward(01:15) Why the mining image in your head is outdated(02:13) The childhood toy that sparked a mining career(03:37) How mining connects to everything we use daily(04:13) How big are haul trucks, really?(08:08) How Cummins supports both mining and data centers(10:09) A haul truck built entirely by women(11:16) What’s next for cleaner mining technology(13:05) How off-grid mine sites stay powered with Cummins(15:52) Visualizing the QSK95 engine(17:27) Life on a 10-days-in, 10-days-out schedule(19:40) What 190 gallons of fuel per hour looks like(20:21) How one engine contains 16 RAM truck engines

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