Glencore is using electric mining machines from Epiroc to provide emissions free raw materials for electric vehicles.
for a full fleet of battery-electric mining equipment for use at the Onaping Depth Project in Ontario, Canada. The nickel and copper mine is located below the existing Craig mine and is being developed to start production in 2024. The order also includes the capability for advanced automation solutions, including remote control. The new mine in Ontario is in response to the loss of nickel from Ukraine as the result of Russia bloody and brutal assault on that country.
“Glencore is taking a major leap forward in the mining industry by going all-electric with its Onaping Depth Project,” says Epiroc CEO Helena Hedblom, in a . “We are excited to collaborate with Glencore and deliver battery electric vehicles and automation features on their journey to build a mine of the future.”Mining machinery has traditionally been powered by diesel engines, but battery-electric machines are becoming more common because they eliminate emissions during operation. That can lower costs by decreasing the need for ventilation and cooling, an important consideration as mines go deeper into the Earth in search of raw materials.
“Epiroc scored high on safety, design and testing of the entire battery system,” says Peter Xavier, vice president of Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations. “Epiroc also offers large capacity batteries, uses a standard CCS charging protocol, has a battery swap system, and the designs are universal and compatible. Also, the batteries have integrated cooling systems and safety systems built into the design.
The 23 machines ordered by Glencore include Scooptram loaders, Minetruck haulers, Boomer face drilling rigs, Boltec and Cabletec rock reinforcement rigs, and Simba production drilling rigs. The Simba rigs can be operated remotely from a separate control room. All units will be equipped with Epiroc’s Rig Control System, which allows for remote operation, and Epiroc’s telematics system, which allows for intelligent monitoring of machine performance and productivity in real time.
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