Development of Electric Mining Vehicles in Surface and Underground Mining, 2022 Update

Development of Electric Mining Vehicles in Surface and Underground Mining, 2022 Update

Summary

As miners strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many are beginning to invest in battery-powered and electric-powered mining fleets as they embark on the long-term goal of diesel displacement.

The pace of switching to electric mining vehicles is highest underground; over 200 LHDs and mining trucks were running on electric power by early 2022. For surface mines the use of electric-powered mining trucks has been relatively limited. It has historically focused on the use of trolley-assist trucks, of which GlobalData is tracking 160 globally, with battery power still being trialled.

Scope

• The report analyses the development of electric vehicles in the mining industry, tracking additions over time and specifying the exact brands and models used across each mine. Future plans for further additions or introductions of electric vehicles are included as well as details of the benefits achieved from the use of electric vehicles by miners.

• Track the development of electric vehicles, specifically LHDs, underground mining trucks and trolley-assist trucks, in the mining sector.
• Drill down to numbers of electric mining vehicles by brand and model at each mine
• Compare the use of electric mining vehicles by mining company
• Identify the benefits achieved from the use of electric vehicles by miners.
• View future plans for the introduction of electric vehicles by mine.