That is unless you play the game with executives from automation machinery manufacturer ABB, which is among the companies embedding electrification in the industry.

Its latest whitepaper, Building the All-Electric Mine, is a roadmap for mining companies and their suppliers to change the industry’ s reputation and reality.

According to ABB, the past few years have demonstrated that electrification significantly reduces emissions while enhancing operational output. From haul trucks and loading equipment to conveyors, the industry can now electrify a wide range of essential machinery.

ABB highlights that every site can take steps towards an“ all-electric mine”, where small, smart shifts deliver significant performance gains. This transition is becoming increasingly critical, not least because the mining industry currently accounts for up to 7 % of all greenhouse gases globally.

Impact of declining ore grades As ore grades continue to decline, more energy is required to extract

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