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Janus Electric truck

Newly purchased mine trials electric heavy vehicle

A modern mining company is testing out an eco friendly truck at a major operation. OZ Minerals (OZL) confirmed Janus Electric recently converted one of Qube’s 165-tonne, diesel, triple road...

SEA electric ute

Employer orders zero emissions electric utes

A mining services company became one of the industry’s first to transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Mineral Resources (MinRes) recently ordered Toyota Hilux electric vehicle...

Volvo electric heavy vehicle

Qld electric heavy vehicle rollout accelerates

A heavy duty range of battery powered trucks are one step closer to mass production. The Queensland Government recently granted permission for Volvo Group Australia to develop battery electric heavy...

Extinction Rebellion coal protesters

Anti-mining protestors delay coal operation

Environmental activists temporarily postponed resources activities to openly oppose fossil fuels. Extinction Rebellion recently organised a protest against Bathurst Resources’ Takitimu Coal...

BHP electric jumbo

Resources multinational trials battery electric rig

A mining giant will test-run new, environmentally friendly technology at one of its major operations. BHP recently confirmed plans to trial a battery-electric Epiroc Boomer M2 jumbo at its Olympic...

SmartROC T35E electric battery rig

First ever battery powered rig deployed

A cutting-edge equipment maker unveiled one of the world’s first zero-emissions mine machines. Epiroc recently appointed project development group Skanska to begin field testing the SmartROC...