EACON Mining has announced two new autonomous haulage projects in the aggregate mining sector, both utilising the all electric mining truck model EY70E. A total of 29 units of the EY70E will be deployed at the Pingyin Quarry and the Shuichang Quarry.
The company stated: “Both projects mark EACON’s expanded presence in the quarry sector, driven by strong customer trust in our AHS solutions. The use of fully electric vehicles in these operations supports sustainable mining development, contributing to more environmentally friendly practices.”
The Pingyin Quarry, operated by contractor China National Building Material Group (CNBM), has an annual production capacity of 8 Mt, supported by three production lines. Each cycle for the 19 EY70E trucks at this site spans up to 6 km. On the other project, Shuichang Quarry, 10 EY70E trucks will be deployed for a newly established aggregate production line. Owned by Shougang Group, Shuichang Quarry is an iron ore site that plans to repurpose waste dump material for aggregate production after mining completion.
The EY70E deployed in these projects is the latest model from the collaboration between EACON and Yutong. This fully electric truck has a payload capacity of 70 t and is equipped with EACON’s advanced autonomous haulage system, ORCASTRA®, and drive-by-wire steering system, built on Yutong’s base truck platform. The base truck for the EY70E has been well received globally, and since its launch in August 2021, the base model for the EY70E has sold over 600 units across three countries. This electric truck supports zero carbon emissions while offering reduced maintenance and repair costs. The EY70E’s regenerative braking technology recovers energy during downhill trips, enabling extended travel distances in operations with loaded downhill haulage.
Yutong is a key OEM partner of EACON. Another jointly developed, battery-powered autonomous model, the EY60E, has been operating in a fleet of 20 at the Fushan Quarry – which is also managed by contractor CNBM – since May 2023. This fleet has collectively traveled over 470,000 km, reducing emissions by more than 3,000 t.
EACON says it is leading the mining industry’s shift to electrification, pioneering fully electric autonomous vehicles. “Our commitment to innovation and sustainability defines our mission to reshape mining – enhancing safety, cutting emissions, and setting new standards for a cleaner, more sustainable future.”