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ERG signs MoU with Hitachi to convert trucks for trolley
During a recent business forum at the ‘ Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue ,’ Eurasian Resources Group ( ERG ), the diversified natural resources group headquartered in Luxembourg , signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoUs ) with Japan ’ s Hitachi Construction Machinery ( HCM ), the global producer of construction and mining equipment , and its official distributor in Central Asia , Eurasian Machinery LLP .
Hitachi Construction Machinery will supply ERG with modified diesel-electric drive EH4000 mining dump trucks to operate at the Kacharsky should be 9.9 km . Factory-built 220 t Hitachi iron ore mine in Kazakhstan . which will help EH4000 dump trucks can be converted into enable ERG to achieve its environmental trolley trucks . So it creates an opportunity to management goals . The MoU will enable operate in two modes : diesel mode and trolley Hitachi ’ s EH4000 mining dump trucks to run on line mode . When the trolley line mode is electricity via trolley assist . activated , the power transmission from the
The electrification of ERG ’ s truck fleet will diesel engine is switched off , the pantograph is substantially reduce local carbon emissions at lifted and connected to the trolley line as a the Kacharsky mine site . The company will also power source , and the power is supplied to the undertake a long-term contract for a full range of hub motors .” services , including the development of servicing The MoU will be facilitated by Hitachi ’ s infrastructure , and the supply of spare parts and regional distribution partner , Eurasian large components .
Machinery , and it will support the development
ERG told IM : “ We have analysed the of ESG-focused construction practices across conversion of 42 Hitachi EH4000 dump trucks ERG ’ s global operations . The MoU was signed by into trolley trucks and the creation of a trolley the Chairman of ERG ’ s Board of Directors , infrastructure in the Kacharsky mine . We are Shukhrat Ibragimov , the CEO of Eurasian currently evaluating in detail the economic Machinery , Mehmet Kemal Cetinelli , and the feasibility . The total length of the trolley lines President of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ,
BHP deploys Liebherr R 9400 E at Yandi
Masafumi Senzaki .
To further improve economic and environmental performance , the partners have outlined plans to conduct joint feasibility studies , to support the full electrification of ERG ’ s mining fleet .
In addition , a second MoU has been announced between ERG and Japan ’ s Mitsui & Co . ERG intends to upgrade up to 30 % of its truck fleet by purchasing Komatsu equipment through KOMEK Machinery Kazakhstan LLP . The MoU also envisages collaboration to achieve ‘ green ’ ferrochrome production targets . Mitsui plans to conduct a feasibility study for a potential wind power development project for ERG .
Commenting on the signed MoUs , Chairman of ERG ’ s Board of Directors , Shukhrat Ibragimov , said : “ International cooperation on this scale will give new impetus to the development of our company in line with the ESG agenda . We aim to not only improve our business practices , but to ensure that our businesses are in line with the highest global standards . The priority is to ensure smooth operations and achieve production targets while complying fully with safety rules and operating in a responsible manner . We are convinced that this will be reflected in the quality of our products while contributing to the development of Kazakhstan ’ s economy .” www . eurasianresources . lu
BHP has taken another important step on its operational decarbonisation journey with the first electric excavator in BHP ’ s fleet now operational at its Yandi iron ore mine in the Pilbara , Western Australia . Instead of a diesel engine , the R 9400 E Liebherr electric excavator has an electric motor , with power fed to the machine by a trailing cable .
Equipped with Liebherr ’ s autonomous cable reeler for optimal on-site mobility , this innovation boosts productivity and operator safety . Western Australia Iron Ore ( WAIO ) Asset President Tim Day said reducing diesel in the business was key to helping achieve BHP ’ s medium-term target to reduce operational greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions ( Scopes 1 and 2 from its operated assets ) by at least 30 % by FY2030 ( from adjusted FY2020 levels ) – and ultimately its long-term goal of net zero operational GHG emissions by CY2050 .
“ Electrification of our fleet is our preferred solution to displace greenhouse gas emissions from using diesel – from trucks to trains to excavators – we ’ re working hard to electrify our equipment ,” Day said . “ Collaborations with
partners like Liebherr are critical to accelerate development of the technology required to reduce diesel emissions , while ensuring we continue to improve the safety and productivity of our operations .”
Brian Boitano , Executive General Manager , Sales and Marketing , Liebherr-Australia said : “ The R 9400 E is a testament to Liebherr ’ s dedication to providing innovative and efficient zero emission solutions for the mining sector . We are thrilled to partner with BHP , a forward-thinking industry leader , to introduce our proven electric excavators into their operations and to help them move forward in their decarbonisation journey .”
This milestone BHP said not only underscores its commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies but also highlights Liebherr ’ s role as a trusted partner and solutions provider within the mining sector .
BHP added : “ Our strategy aims to decarbonise our mining equipment by switching from diesel to renewable electricity or other low to zero GHG
emissions power . Renewable electricity is not purchased through the market as WAIO is not connected to an existing grid , so we are working through the best way to introduce the large volumes of renewable or other low to zero emissions power that we will need .”
It continued : “ This includes a number of actions to decarbonise our sites , with a focus on maximising renewable electricity and other sources of low to zero GHG emissions power , diesel displacement through electrification , and working to manage fugitive methane emissions .” www . bhp . com ; www . liebherr . com
6 International Mining | SEPTEMBER 2024