Global players ally to boost mine haulage decarbonisation

ABB and Epiroc have already implemented the first battery-electric underground trolley truck system at Boliden’s Kristineberg mine, Sweden.

Under the memorandum of understanding, the firms will now see teams collaborate on a comprehensive feasibility assessment of their collective offerings.

This review aims to meet the demanding requirements of industrial applications in mining, considering productivity, sustainability, and high-power, automated and safe operations.

Noting any resulting solution would be ruggedised for harsh underground mine environmental conditions and built to approved standards.

The course of action has been informed by ABB’s Mining’s Moment report, which states 76% of global mining companies believe vehicle electrification will bring significant benefits both in terms of sustainability and efficiency. Additionally, 42% plan to invest in haulage fleet decarbonisation by 2026.

‘Collaboration within the mining industry is crucial to accelerate the transformation of our mining customers’ decarbonisation journey,’ said Wayne Symes, President of Epiroc’s Underground division.

‘The decarbonisation of mine haulage fleets is becoming increasingly pressing as we look towards 2030 sustainability goals,’ said Max Luedtke, Global Business Line Manager for Mining, ABB Process Industries.