Plant, Equipment & Site Operations
David Michael, Minister Mines and Petroleum said:“ Congratulations to BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar on the commitment and leadership shown in building these machines.
“ These trucks exemplify what can be achieved when leaders in our industry collaborate to find a solution to a complex problem.
“ We can’ t underestimate what a feat it is to have such innovative, cutting-edge technologies rolled out in the Pilbara.
“ It is machinery like this that will have a meaningful impact on reducing carbon emissions from mining operations.”
Geraldine Slattery, BHP President Australia said:“ Investing in battery-electric haul truck fleet technology and operations in the Pilbara is key to our decarbonisation. This trial is helping to advance the technology we need and improve our understanding of how to scale across our operations, from charging infrastructure and energy management through to how it integrates into safe and productive operations.
“ This is exactly why industry collaboration matters. By working together, we can accelerate progress in the technologies enabling electrification, on what is needed in the mining operation, and in the supply chain.
“ BHP remains on track to meet our target of at least a 30 % reduction to our operational greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 from FY2020 levels.”
Matthew Holcz Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive said:“ Decarbonising haulage across the Pilbara is a complex challenge that is going to require collaboration across industry to solve.
“ This trial will give us real-world data in some of the most demanding operating conditions on earth.
“ The Pilbara’ s scale and intensity are unique, and that’ s exactly what makes it the right place to test this technology to understand what’ s needed to support broader deployment.”
Thad Litkenhus Caterpillar Resource Industries Vice President of Product Management said:“ Working side by side in the Pilbara’ s demanding environment allows us to validate battery-electric trucks and charging infrastructure in the exact conditions our customers face.”
“ What matters is how we translate what we’ re learning into better outcomes, from improved energy efficiency to supporting lower emissions and more reliable performance at site.”
“ The progress we’ re seeing is helping accelerate the development of solutions that our customers can implement with confidence.”
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