Live Panel & Q&A: How do we get to Zero-Carbon Fleets?

Mining companies with targets for lowering their operating costs and reducing carbon emissions are currently testing and investing in new technologies and solutions to decarbonizing heavy-haulage vehicles and equipment. This panel will bring together senior mining executives and OEMs to discuss the drivers, solutions and challenges for moving away from diesel-powered fleets. 

● What pathways and technologies are mines and OEMs assessing to get to zero GHG-emitting vehicles? 

● How are supplier and operators collaboration on zero-carbon fleet solutions?  

● What are the main technical and commercial challenges with decarbonizing fleets? 

● How do the CapEx requirements of different solutions compare to diesel-powered trucks and equipment - and are they economic today?  

● What are some of the considerations for individual mine sites when trying to determine the right decarbonization pathway - i.e. location, mining method, operational design, power infrastructure, timing of developments, fleet management etc.? 

● Retrofitting vs all-electric replacements - what are the key considerations for mining operators? 

● Which disruptive technologies will likely be the most effective in terms of completely replacing diesel - and when are they expected to reach commercialization?  

● What signals are suppliers looking for from mining customers that will enable further R&D and investment in zero-carbon trucks? 

● When do the big investments in decarbonised trucks and equipment need to be made in order to reach current carbon and energy targets?  

● What is necessary to enable mines to adopt zero-carbon technologies for mine fleets?