Epiroc equips Canadian mine with electric vehicles
The machines will be used to improve productivity and working conditions while reducing emissions at the Lalor Mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, where Hudbay Minerals mines gold, copper, zinc and silver.
Hudbay Minerals, Canada’s third largest copper producer with nearly a century of operating experience, has ordered battery-electric versions of the Boomer M20 SG longwall drill rig, the Scooptram ST18 SG and Scooptram ST14 SG loaders and the Minetruck MT42 SG haul truck. The order is worth around 100 million crowns (around nine million euros) and was booked in the first quarter of 2025. The machines are to be delivered to the Lalor mine between the first and third quarter of 2025. In addition to the equipment, Epiroc will provide aftermarket support, such as service and rock-drilling tools.
Hudbay Minerals has already been operating an Epiroc Scooptram battery electromechanical loader for the past few years and has successfully trialled the technology in close collaboration with Epiroc.
“We are happy to support Hudbay Minerals as it takes its next step on its electrification journey,” said Helena Hedblom, President and CEO of Epiroc. “There are clear benefits to our customers that invest in electrical equipment. It improves the health of the employees, saves ventilation costs, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, our battery-powered equipment also outperforms the productivity of corresponding diesel equipment.”
“Expanding our BEV fleet at Lalor is a cornerstone of our Green Revolution strategy, driven by the tangible benefits we’ve seen including significant greenhouse gas reductions, improved operator satisfaction, and lower maintenance costs,” added Rob Carter, Vice President, Hudbay Manitoba Business Unit. “Our strong partnership with Epiroc, who provides exceptional support and truly invests in our success, made this BEV fleet expansion a logical and responsible choice.”
Epiroc has so far received orders for battery electric vehicles for 39 mining sites around the world, including a Glencore nickel and copper mine in Canada. Around a third of the mines that already have BEVs in production have already placed repeat orders. Electrification is about more than just BEV machines, and Epiroc offers a comprehensive range of electrification solutions, including expertise, infrastructure, wired electrical machines, battery chargers, maintenance and recycling.
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