Chile’s state-run Codelco has signed an agreement with local units of Japan’s Toyota and Mitsui to explore mobilization options to reduce emissions at its operations, reported Reuters.
The news agency said the world’s largest copper producer has been seeking to improve its productivity and reduce emissions amid increased customer demand.
“The project contemplates the intention of sharing knowledge, conducting studies and pilot tests in the field, which will allow evaluating the performance and adaptability of zero and low-emission vehicles in Codelco’s divisions,” the miner said.
Toyota and Mitsui will have access to the technical needs required by this type of vehicle in mining, “considering factors such as energy consumption, distances traveled and times of use, thus accelerating the development of technologies according to the conditions of the industry.”
Codelco operates seven copper production divisions in Chile: Chuquicamata, Ministro Hales, Radomiro Tomic, Gabriela Mistral, Salvador, Andina and El Teniente, in addition to the Ventanas refinery.
Source: Reuters