As a substitute of a diesel engine, Liebherr’s R 9400 E electrical excavator has an electrical motor, with energy fed to the machine by a trailing cable. Outfitted with Liebherr’s autonomous cable reeler for optimum on-site mobility, this innovation boosts productiveness and operator security.
Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) asset president Tim Day stated lowering diesel was key to serving to the group obtain its medium-term goal to cut back operational greenhouse fuel (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1 and a couple of) by at the very least 30% by fiscal 2030 (from adjusted 2020 ranges) – and finally its long-term aim of web zero operational GHG emissions by 2050.
“Electrification of our fleet is our most well-liked answer to displace greenhouse fuel emissions from utilizing diesel – from vans to trains to excavators – we’re working exhausting to affect our tools,” Day stated.
“Collaborations with companions like Liebherr are crucial to speed up growth of the know-how required to cut back diesel emissions, whereas making certain we proceed to enhance the security and productiveness of our operations.”
Brian Boitano, govt basic supervisor of gross sales and advertising at Liebherr-Australia, stated: “The R 9400 E is a testomony to Liebherr’s dedication to offering modern and environment friendly zero emission options for the mining sector.
“We’re thrilled to accomplice with BHP, a forward-thinking business chief, to introduce our confirmed electrical excavators into their operations and to assist them transfer ahead of their decarbonization journey.”
The Yandi iron ore mine is part of an 85/15 three way partnership between BHP and Japan’s Mitsui and ITOCHU. In 2017, it turned the second WA-based iron ore mine to realize a billion tonnes of ore produced in its lifetime. Ore from the Yandi open minimize mine is processed on web site and brought to Port Hedland by rail for export to key markets in Asia.