Epiroc and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underground trolley options, supporting the mining business’s transition in the direction of elevated productiveness, enhanced security and decarbonisation. This settlement builds on earlier profitable expertise deployments in Swedish mines.
Under the MoU, each firms will work collectively to conduct a complete feasibility examine, assessing their mixed technological capabilities. This overview goals to satisfy the demanding necessities of recent mining operations, specializing in productiveness, sustainability and high-power, automated and secure operations. Any ensuing options shall be designed to resist harsh underground environments and adjust to authorised business requirements.
The partnership follows the profitable implementation of the world’s first battery-electric underground trolley truck system at Boliden’s Kristineberg mine in Sweden, developed by ABB and Epiroc in collaboration with the mining firm. According to ABB’s Mining’s Moment report, 76 per cent of world mining firms recognise the sustainability and effectivity advantages of car electrification, whereas 42 per cent plan to spend money on haulage fleet decarbonisation by 2026. ABB and Epiroc consider the time for motion is now.
As the mining sector faces rising environmental, social and financial pressures to affect car fleets and obtain full decarbonisation, ABB and Epiroc are assured that their complementary experience in trolley options will allow built-in and sensible options utilizing current applied sciences.
“Collaboration within the mining industry is crucial to accelerating our customers’ decarbonisation journeys. We are excited to strengthen our partnership with ABB by developing a strategic roadmap for sustainable and innovative mining. Our initial focus is the decarbonisation of mining truck fleets, expanding trolley solutions to meet wider industry needs while enhancing both safety and productivity,” stated Wayne Symes, President of Epiroc’s Underground division.
“The need to decarbonise mine haulage fleets is becoming increasingly urgent as we approach 2030 sustainability targets. Collaboration across the industry is essential to driving the change required, and Epiroc shares this vision. Our Mining’s Moment report shows that 71 per cent of mining companies agree that successful partnerships are key to accelerating the energy transition. Technology providers that prioritise open standards and asset interoperability play a vital role in this effort. We look forward to exploring new possibilities with Epiroc and the wider industry,” stated Max Luedtke, Global Business Line Manager for Mining at ABB Process Industries.
ABB is a world expertise chief in electrification and automation, devoted to enabling a extra sustainable and resource-efficient future. By integrating engineering experience with digitalisation, ABB helps industries optimise efficiency, enhance effectivity and drive sustainability. With over 140 years of innovation and greater than 105,000 workers worldwide, ABB is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
ABB’s Process Automation division specialises in automating, electrifying and digitalising industrial operations throughout a broad vary of important sectors, from power and supplies provide to items manufacturing and transportation. With roughly 20,000 workers, cutting-edge expertise and repair experience, ABB Process Automation helps industries function extra effectively and sustainably.
2025-02-06