MMG Rosebery has turn into the primary mine in Tasmania, Australia, to introduce a battery-electric manufacturing drill to its underground mining fleet, with the introduction of the Epiroc Simba E70 SG.
The machine, a 34-tonne, 14-metre-long underground drill rig, is designed for blasting holes to open up manufacturing areas in mining operations. It’s outfitted with 150 kW of traction energy and a 150 kW battery system, the latter of which permits the rig to tram between drilling places.
Rosebery Mine Basic Supervisor, Steve Scott, mentioned that is the primary part within the operations’ transition to battery-electric automobile tools.
“The battery-electric manufacturing drill offers the extra advantages of a discount in noise and vibration for operators of the tools, decreasing warmth technology and the emissions of diesel particulate matter,” he mentioned. “The multi-million greenback funding in battery-electric tools follows the introduction of three low emission diesel electrical loaders into our underground fleet in 2023.” The loaders in query are Caterpillar R2900 XE diesel-electric models.
He added: “We have now seen some important environmental advantages from our transition to the diesel-electric loaders, corresponding to utilizing 170,000 litres much less diesel gas final yr.
“As we navigate increased operational prices and a neighborhood expectation to scale back our environmental influence, this highlights our dedication to mining in a extra sustainable means.”
