Mining truck news

First Mode and ABB have signed an order for 80 BORDLINE® ESS lithium-ion battery systems to power diesel-free mining haul trucks.

Through this collaboration, NMG’s Matawinie Mine is set to become the world’s first all-electric open-pit mine and a technological showcase site.

Artemis Gold Inc. has issued a purchase order to Finning for the primary and ancillary mining fleet required for the initial Phase 1 of operations at the Blackwater Mine.

Providing a 16 000 hour service life, the new HPC eliminates hours of monthly planned maintenance for frequent inspection, wear strip replacement and circle shoe adjustments associated with conventional circles.

Rajant Corporation has collaborated with Sandvik on digital mining tests to ensure that wireless communication can be used with tele-remote and autonomous vehicles destined for the De Beers Venetia diamond mine.

BHP is trialling the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to help power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia.

Fortescue has welcomed WAE’s delivery of Australia’s first prototype battery system designed for a zero-emission battery electric mining haul truck that it is developing with Liebherr.

With assistance from Epiroc and ASI, Roy Hill has expanded its autonomous haulage system to create the world’s largest single autonomous mine.

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) is attending bauma 2022 to showcase its range of electrification solutions for the off-highway sector, supporting its journey towards decarbonisation.

Shell has announced the establishment of a new consortium to accelerate the electrification of off-road mining vehicles.