Several members of the Sudbury mining community will be collaborating next week to take part in a two-day forum on the best ways of moving toward battery electric mining.
The event hosted by GMG (Global Mining Guidelines group) will take place at Science North, Sept. 12 and 13.
“Organizers from Vale, Agnico Eagle, Glencore, MacLean, and NORCAT have built a program to enable companies to work more closely together. They want you to participate and be part of the solutions that come out of these events,” said a statement from GMG.
It was noted that most underground mining operations still make extensive use of diesel-powered mining vehicles, but there is a significant move toward using battery electric vehicles for both the economic and environmental benefits.
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