Panel: The Fleet Technology Shift

Mining companies are working closely with equipment suppliers to decrease the use of fossil fuels in their fleets and evaluate the viability, safety and performance of new electric, hydrogen and hybrid technologies. This panel will provide critical updates on these initiatives and the timeline, options, and next steps for decarbonising mine fleets. 

● What different approaches are mining companies and suppliers working on to test zero-emissions heavy haulage trucks? 

● What recent progress has been made on transitioning mining fleets to low and zero-carbon? 

● What are the main challenges for accelerating and commercializing zero-emissions mine trucks? 

● Battery operated vs. hydrogen vs. trolley assist vs. hybrid - how do these options compare?  

● What infrastructure needs to be in place to prepare for the switch to decarbonised vehicles? 

● What is needed to support the business case for transitioning to low-carbon alternatives?  

● What opportunities for decarbonising mobile equipment have the most impact on emissions? 

● When do the big investments in decarbonized trucks and equipment need to be made to reach carbon targets?  

● What is needed to support mining’s transition to zero-emissions fleets and mobile equipment?