Archives: Power supply for mines

First Mode has hosted the grand opening of its factory in the SoDo district of Seattle, significantly boosting its capability to manufacture hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) retrofit kits for the mining sector. Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, and Zero Emission Transportation Association Executive Director, Albert Gore, among other key government, industry and union leaders, were[…]

Hitachi Energy and BluVein, an innovator in dynamic charging technology, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to, they say, accelerate the electrification of heavy haul mining fleets and solve one of the biggest challenges in decarbonising mine operations. Hitachi Energy’s advanced power electronics and digital charging technologies allow BluVein’s e-rail charging technology to deliver[…]

Toyota Australia has announced Thiess is set to be the first customer to take delivery of its locally-assembled EODev GEH2® hydrogen fuel cell stationary power generator. Toyota Australia President and CEO, Matthew Callachor, made the announcement at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the first GEH2 generator assembled at the company’s site at Altona[…]

Bel Fuse Inc, a global manufacturer of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits, is announcing the release of its BCN25-1000 Series – a 25 kW, liquid-cooled battery charger that converts three-phase AC voltage to DC voltage. Designed to be a compact solution for medium to heavy duty vehicles and underground mining applications, the[…]

A completed definitive feasibility study looking at the potential for underground mining below the North Pit and its integration with Grange Resources’ current open-pit mine at Savage River, in Tasmania, Australia, has showcased not only “robust financial outcomes”, but the potential for reducing carbon emissions by 80% at the mine, with the application of electric[…]

Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) and International Mining Events (IME) have signed a partnership agreement related to The Electric Mine event series, reinforcing the two organisations’ commitment to helping the mining industry electrify and decarbonise its global operations. As part of the agreement, GMG and IME will work on a joint report evaluating the major[…]

Rio Tinto says it has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned 1.4 GW Bungaban wind energy project. The agreement, which follows the announcement last month of a PPA for the Upper Calliope solar farm[…]

The feasibility study for the Taylor deposit, part of South32’s Hermosa project in Arizona, USA, has lived up to the mining company’s expectations, with final investment approval to develop this resource granted to the tune of $2.16 billion. Hermosa was the first mining project added to the US Government’s FAST-41 process and is currently the[…]

ABB says it has joined the European Association of Mining Industries (Euromines), the recognised representative of the European metals and minerals mining industry. Euromines’ main objectives are to promote responsible industry practices and engage with EU institutions on mining-related policy matters. Euromines also promotes the benefit and value of both the products and the industry[…]

In a November 2023 article entitled ‘Mining’s Green Revolution: Charting the Course Toward Decarbonisation,’ Wabtec said that it has been leading the way with decarbonising electrification solutions that allow mines to gain valuable insights into their operations and make data-driven decisions to help increase output and reduce costs. And one of the first moves by[…]