Newmont has commissioned its first battery-electric large mining truck at the Cripple Creek and Victor gold mine in Colorado, US.
The deployment of the Caterpillar (Cat) truck, dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE, has been made possible through Newmont’s partnership with Cat.
“The arrival of the Early Learner Cat 793 XE underscores our ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our business,” Newmont chief operating officer Natascha Viljoen said.
“As we look toward the future, our focus remains on creating a safer and more productive mining environment and this battery-electric large mining truck is one more step we are taking to further advance our safety and sustainability commitments.”
Currently, surface and underground mining diesel combustion machines are responsible for a significant portion of Newmont’s carbon emissions.
Introducing innovative solutions like the Early Learner 793 XE at the mine-site level is a clear indication of Newmont’s ongoing commitment towards reducing emissions.
“As the mining industry navigates the energy transition, we know a diverse set of solutions will be required for our customers to achieve their operational and sustainability objectives,” Cat group president of resource industries Denise Johnson said.
“We are excited about our collaboration with Newmont and working with them to truly understand the implementation and impact of the Early Learner 793 XE at Cripple Creek and Victor.”
Newmont and Caterpillar will now focus on validating and testing the Early Learner 793 XE.
These efforts will provide insights into how other mining operations can incorporate battery-electric large mining trucks, with the aim of setting a new standard for the industry.
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