https://www.mining-technology.com/news/ ... &cf-closedXCMG wins $400m contract from Fortescue to supply zero-emissions equipment
The zero-emissions equipment is expected to eliminate millions of litres of fossil fuels from Fortescue's iron ore operations.
November 28, 2024
Fortescue has awarded a contract worth more than $400m (2.9bn yuan) to Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG to supply more than 100 pieces of zero-emissions heavy mobile equipment.
The contract, XCMG’s largest outside China for mining equipment, will include the delivery of battery-electric wheel loaders, wheel dozers, water carts, float prime movers and graders to Fortescue’s Pilbara operations by 2030.
The deployment of this zero-emissions equipment is expected to eliminate millions of litres of fossil fuels from Fortescue’s iron ore operations over the assets’ life cycle.
Fortescue Metals CEO Dino Otranto, alongside XCMG Chairman Yang Dongsheng, announced the partnership at Bauma China.
Otranto said: “We are moving rapidly to decarbonise our Pilbara iron ore operations and eliminate our scope 1 and 2 terrestrial emissions by 2030. To achieve this target, we will need to swap out hundreds of pieces of diesel mining equipment at the end of their life with zero-emissions alternatives.
“We are thrilled to partner with XCMG to supply and support cutting-edge battery electric mining equipment, marking another significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey.”
The first pieces of equipment are due to be operational by 2026, marking a significant step in Fortescue’s decarbonisation efforts.
Yang Dongsheng said: “XCMG is dedicated to long-termism and sustainable development, offering high-end, intelligent and green ‘product + scenario’ full life cycle solutions to global customers.”
“XCMG and Fortescue have formed a long-term partnership based on ‘value resonance, cultural resonance and win-win cooperation’. This collaboration will significantly contribute to global environmental protection and the development of a green, sustainable economy.”
Fortescue has also recently expanded its partnership with equipment-maker Liebherr via a $2.8bn (A$4.07bn) deal to co-develop and validate a zero-emission mining fleet.
The company plans to purchase around 360 autonomous battery-electric trucks, 55 electric excavators and 60 battery-powered dozers, replacing approximately two-thirds of its existing fleet to be deployed at Fortescue’s operations in Western Australia.
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https://www.miningweekly.com/article/fo ... 2024-12-04Fortescue to develop fast chargers capable of powering 240-t mining trucks in 30 min
4th December 2024
Australian technology, energy and metals group Fortescue Metals has been awarded A$10-million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) to advance the development of a 6 MW fast charger.
The funding will support the company’s efforts to roll out fast charger technology that can power battery-electric heavy mining equipment.
The project involves the design, construction, and validation of several test-unit chargers, with the goal of deploying the first production 6 MW charger by the end of 2025.
Developed by Fortescue Zero, the company’s dedicated renewable-energy division, the 6 MW fast charger will be compatible with a wide range of heavy mining equipment and engineered to meet the demanding operational needs of the industry.
In announcing the Arena funding, Fortescue CEO Dino Otranto said, “As part of our decarbonisation plan, we intend to roll out around 250 fast chargers of varying capacities across our iron-ore operations before the end of this decade.”
“Not only will this project serve as a catalyst for demand from external heavy industry customers, but it will also enable a significant reduction in emissions,” Otranto added.
Fortescue Zero CEO Ellie Coates explained that the chargers would be designed to operate in the tough conditions of the Pilbara. "These innovative chargers are designed to be a safe, rugged, high power and scalable fast charging solution for multiple different vehicle applications,” Coates said.
“Leveraging our world-class capability in battery and charging solutions from motorsport, the fast chargers have been developed for the challenging conditions of the Pilbara. Equipped with robotic connection options, they will be able to power Fortescue’s future 240-t Liebherr T 264 battery electric trucks in just 30 minutes.”
The new fast chargers will be tested and validated at Fortescue Zero’s Research and Development facility in Perth, where the first production units will undergo factory acceptance testing before being deployed at Fortescue's mining sites.
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson welcomed the funding and highlighted the importance of the project for the state's mining sector. “Heavy haulage trucks are integral to the function of Western Australia’s mining operations but at present are reliant on fossil fuels, which means unwanted pollution, cost volatility, and energy insecurity,” Wilson said.
“Fortescue’s fast charger development is a smart and forward-looking project that will help Western Australia’s mining sector electrify their operations and contribute to the critical task of decarbonising our economy.”