Electrification
Electric equipment produces zero diesel emissions and reduces ventilation and cooling needs in your mine. Electrification already presents a strong long-term business case compared to conventional equipment. And your colleagues will enjoy healthier working conditions underground.
Sandvik is the leading partner in mine electrification and has driven innovation in electric equipment for more than 40 years. We also provide a complete ecosystem of self-owned services, parts and digital tools to support your electrification journey and make your mine more efficient.
Go Electric. Go Sandvik.
New Gold's New Afton mine grows Sandvik BEV fleet
New Afton underground block cave gold-copper mine was among the industry's earliest adoptors of BEVs, which have contributed to the mine's sustainability and productivity goals.
Newcrest replaces diesel trucks with Sandvik battery-electric haul trucks
With more than 18,000 operating hours, underground mining’s largest battery-electric haul truck fleet is delivering marked productivity and environmental improvements for Newcrest’s Brucejack gold mine.
The fast track to a more sustainable mine
Zero CO2 emissions, less waste due to smaller machines and regenerative braking as standard reduce GHG emissions and help you meet your sustainability targets.
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Sustainability
Zero CO2 emissions0% -
Productivity
Energy intensity per ton is three to five times lower for BEV equipment< 3-5 -
Health and safety
Reduce heat emissions by up to 80% in an underground mine80%
Better productivity - lower costs
Less heat output results in lower costs for ventilation and cooling, which, when combined with higher acceleration, operating speed and loading times, provides a strong business case.
All electric equipment is developed by Sandvik for mining
Better health and safety conditions for workers
Zero diesel emissions, significant reductions in heat and lower noise and vibration levels all contribute towards an environment that is healthier and safer for your operators.
White paper
Power at the end of the tunnel - Electrifying underground mining
Building on its 40 years’ experience of electrification, Sandvik has continued to acquire industry-leading competence and expertise in BEV technology, which we are keen to share with mining companies as they seek to assess the benefits and opportunities, wherever they are in the journey.
