Mine electrification

Here, we provide a design guide for the electrification of mining vehicles in Guinea , with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership analysis . Although the initial investment is high, long-term savings on fuel and maintenance justify the transition to batteries. This podcast details technical solutions for adapting motors and power electronics to extremely dusty and humid tropical environments. The use...

Here, we explore the transition of the mining industry toward all-electric operations powered by renewable energy microgrids. The Podcast highlights how replacing diesel machinery with electric vehicles (EVs) can significantly enhance operational safety, reduce ventilation costs, and eliminate harmful emissions in underground environments. It emphasises the importance of digitalisation and automat...

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has introduced the Innovation for Cleaner, Safer Vehicles (ICSV) initiative to accelerate the industry’s shift toward zero-emission haul trucks . Currently, approximately 28,000 diesel trucks generate massive carbon emissions, and this report outlines a collaborative framework to replace them with electric and hydrogen-powered alternatives by 2...

This study is from a collaboration between IGO, Perenti, and ABB , the work highlights how replacing diesel vehicles with battery electric versions (BEVs) can advance decarbonisation goals while improving worker safety through reduced noise and emissions. The research details essential charging strategies , such as battery swapping for heavy machinery and opportunistic charging for lighter vehicle...