Komatsu, in collaboration with Swedish miner Boliden, announced the commissioning and start of field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its new Power Agnostic (PA) series. The 930E truck has been deployed at Boliden’s Aitik copper mine in Gallivare, Sweden.
Unveiled at MINExpo 2024, the Power Agnostic 930E haul truck garnered significant attention for its modular, future-forward design. Now operating at one of Europe’s largest and most productive open-pit copper mines, this next-generation haul truck is set to undergo a 12-month field trial.
“Integrating the Power Agnostic 930E into our fleet reflects Boliden’s ambition to be at the forefront of sustainable mining,” said Jonas Ranggard, senior project manager, Boliden. “Partnering with Komatsu on this pilot helps us explore innovative solutions that align with our climate goals while continuing to deliver productivity and performance. We see great potential in this technology and look forward to where it can lead us next.”
Built on Komatsu’s new modular platform, the Power Agnostic 930E offers flexibility and future-proofing. The PA platform enables customers to begin with diesel power and later transition to alternative energy sources such as battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell technology, depending on their operational needs, technology readiness, and pace of decarbonization efforts. The integration of diesel trolley assist functionality further enhances performance by reducing fuel consumption and emissions, while paving the way for a future electrified mine.
Komatsu said the learnings from this field trial will play a critical role in guiding future advancements in its power-agnostic lineup. This will support both companies’ shared ambition to decarbonize mining operations and drive progress toward a lower-emission future.
Source: Komatsu