BHP orders battery-electric loaders for Canadian mine
Australian mining giant BHP orders several battery electric trucks and loaders to clean up its operations in Canada.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Tritium one of eight shortlisted by mining giants to decarbonise haul trucks
Australian fast-charging company Tritium named one of eight finalists in challenge created by mining giants to help electrify industry.
Mining giant BHP orders electric trains for WA iron ore rail network
BHP says it will purchase four battery-electric locomotives for delivery in 2023, and run trials first moving ore from Pilbara mines to Port Hedland.
Gold miner looks to ditch diesel in W.A. battery electric vehicle trial
Less heat, less fumes and a six-minute battery swap option: Gold Fields to trial Sandvik BEVs, and may use them in all its Australian underground mines.
Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries
Tesla inks deal with BHP to source Australian nickel from Nickel West operations to meet rising battery material demands.
Toyota signs up Vivopower to convert LandCruisers to electric in Australia
VivoPower inks letter of intent with Toyota to collaborate on electric LandCruisers using conversion kits made by subsidiary Tembo e-LV for sale in broader Australian market.
Fortescue to develop battery-electric haul truck with Williams Advanced Engineering
Fortescue Metals signs agreement with UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a zero-emissions battery-electric mining haul truck.
Underground electric vehicle fast-chargers set for testing in Australian mines
Siemens and W.A. based Murray Engineering collaborate on vehicle agnostic EV fast-charging stations designed to handle toughest underground mining conditions.
Australian-made heavy-duty electric vehicle prototypes head for mines
A number of all-electric, heavy-duty vehicle prototypes made for mining industry by Victorian-based Safescape will be deployed at several mines across Australia.
New heavy-duty electric vehicle impresses WA nickel miners
Victorian-based mining EV maker Safescape impresses in Western Australia’s Kambalda nickel district with Bortana EV – designed to provide safer, healthier mine environments.