At present, climate change has become a common challenge facing the world, and carbon emission reduction has also been regarded as the goal of the joint efforts of governments. With the concept of "double carbon" becoming more and more popular, carbon emission has become an attribute and a label. Then, what is the future of the development of the mining industry closely related to energy?
The answer is obvious: Wisdom + green, sustainable development.
Driven by policy guidance and market demand, the concept of "net zero emissions" has attracted more and more attention in the mining industry. In this context, mining equipment manufacturers are undoubtedly the bulk of global mining green development by using safe, efficient and sustainable mining solutions to achieve green energy transformation.
Looking at the construction machinery industry, in the past two months, many enterprises have successively released major actions around changing the future of the mining industry to effectively promote the sustainable development of the mining industry.
Caterpillar
Release the time plan of zero emission electric mine card
Caterpillar announced its timetable for launching a zero emission electric mine card. Unlike the traditional product development method, caterpillar will cooperate with global mining customers such as Newmont, NMG, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Teck to develop the product. The specific plan is to run the prototype of electric mine card at the end of 2022 to verify the technical feasibility; In 2024, the initial learner model was launched to verify products and technologies, refine requirements and develop processes; In 2025, carry out on-site trial in the customer's mine to optimize the fleet; Full production will begin in 2027.
KOMATSU
Acquisition of MST Global
Cooperate with Cummins to develop zero emission mining card
Recently, Komatsu announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiary in Australia, it would acquire mainsight technologies (hereinafter referred to as "MST global"), a supplier that uses communication equipment and location tracking system to provide an operation optimization platform for underground mining. MST global will provide Komatsu with a platform to visualize and monitor the underground mining environment, and can control it from the remote operation center, so as to optimize mine operations, improve safety and productivity, and protect the environment. The solution is conducive to the digitalization and automation of underground mining operations, thus promoting the transformation of mining and transportation to intelligent and green.
Komatsu said that the two companies will work together to improve the availability of high-speed, low latency digital communications. By increasing MST Global's experience and expertise in introducing communication equipment and optimizing platforms, Komatsu will improve its speed in providing advanced technical solutions for the automation and remote operation of underground mining equipment.
On June 9, Komatsu announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Cummins to cooperate in the development of zero emission transportation equipment. Cummins and Komatsu have a long history of cooperation in the field of diesel power for mining machinery and equipment. This cooperation is an important part of the multi power source concept truck. Previously, in August 2021, Komatsu released the multi power source concept truck, which can use different power sources, including oil electric hybrid, stringing applications, pure electric and hydrogen fuel cells.
The cooperation with Cummins is part of Komatsu's efforts to provide zero emission solutions to its global customers. Looking forward to the future, Komatsu will further explore more possibilities for the development of zero emission mining transportation trucks.
Liebherr
Cooperate with iron ore giants to develop green ore cards
Liebherr announced a partnership with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Fortescue Metals Group, Australia, hereinafter referred to as Fortescue), a leader in the global iron ore industry, to jointly develop and produce green mining trucks. Liebherr will integrate the zero emission power system technology being developed by FFI and wae, subsidiaries of Fortescue group, into its t 264 mining truck. To achieve this goal, Liebherr will design, manufacture and produce new mining trucks based on Fortescue's requirements and its rich OEM (original equipment manufacturer) expertise in the design and manufacture of machinery and machinery core technologies, such as electric drive systems, engines, hydraulic systems and electronic equipment.
Volvo
Official delivery of a30g made of non fossil energy steel
Volvo Construction equipment began to test the world's first fuel cell articulated truck prototype, Volvo hx04. "Volvo hx04" is the result of a research project it carried out from 2018 to 2022. This test is another step for Volvo to "promote the industry towards a net zero future". Volvo revealed that the hx04 can be filled with 12 kg of hydrogen in about 7.5 minutes, enabling it to drive for about 4 hours. The fuel cell combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce chemical reaction and generate electric energy to provide power for the equipment. Shell will provide hydrogenation facilities for the project. In this process, the fuel cell will only release water (steam), which can also generate heat energy that can heat the cab.
The results of the hx04 project will play an important role in the future research and development of hydrogen and fuel cells. Currently, Volvo hx04 project has not been commercialized. It is expected that hydrogen power products will be officially put into commercial use and will be realized around 2026-2030.
The world's first successfully delivered a30g articulated transport vehicle made of fossil free steel
The world's first successfully delivered a30g articulated transport vehicle made of fossil free steel
In addition, in early June, Volvo Construction Equipment officially delivered Volvo a30g articulated dump truck made of non fossil energy steel to its partners. This steel material is produced by a new hydrogen technology, which has a much smaller impact on the climate than the traditional steel production method. This marks that Volvo Construction equipment has become the world's first construction machinery manufacturer to deliver non fossil energy steel products to customers. This is only nine months since the debut of its first loading car made of fossil free steel, which shows Volvo's determination to promote green change.
Anbaituo
Complete the acquisition of Australian mining electrification infrastructure provider
Anbaituo completed the acquisition of jtmec, an Australian mining electrification infrastructure provider. The company is a supplier of electrification infrastructure solutions for underground and open-pit mines. Its products include high-voltage installation and maintenance, transformer repair and testing, engineering design, feasibility study and training. In addition, jtmec also produces electrical products including substations and mining chargers. This acquisition is an important step for anbaituo to help the mining industry transition to battery electrification.
Sandvik
Acquisition of akkurate, a Finnish battery supplier
Recently, Sandvik acquired akkurate company, which is headquartered in Finland. The company is a leader in the field of overall battery management, providing a remote battery diagnosis and prediction platform. By acquiring akkurate, Sandvik will strengthen its leading position in electrification capacity and battery analysis technology, promote Sandvik electric equipment to improve productivity and efficiency, help create a cleaner working environment and reduce emissions, noise and heat. In addition, the acquisition will also accelerate Sandvik's expansion to battery electric vehicles by enhancing existing products, and consolidate Sandvik's position as the most powerful internal developer of BEV technology in the industry.
Shanhe intelligence
Tengyuan coal mine zero carbon intelligent mine demonstration project officially launched
On June 24, the signing ceremony of the zero carbon intelligent mine demonstration project between Shanhe intelligent (Inner Mongolia) Mining Technology Co., Ltd. and Ordos Tengyuan Coal Co., Ltd. and the unveiling ceremony of Shanhe intelligent green intelligent mine experimental base were successfully held in Ordos Tengyuan coal mine. This is not only a far-reaching cooperation, but also the active exploration and effective practice of Shanhe intelligent in the construction of green intelligent mines.
Next, based on the zero carbon intelligent mine demonstration project of Ordos Tengyuan Coal Co., Ltd., Shanhe intelligent (Inner Mongolia) Mining Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to carry out research on green intelligent mine technology, further strengthen the standardization construction of green intelligent mines, implement the relevant national policies of "carbon peak and carbon neutralization", and implement the concept of "integration of industry, University and research", Promote the construction of Shanhe intelligent green intelligent mine to Ordos and even the whole country.
Although carbon emission reduction is the due meaning of implementing the new green development concept in the mining industry, this road is by no means smooth. Fortunately, the construction machinery industry, as an important part of this industrial chain, has taken this "general trend" as the industry consensus. In this process, we can see that these world's leading construction machinery manufacturers have been committed to leading the whole industry to contribute to the worldwide energy conservation and emission reduction. We also expect all construction machinery industry enterprises to give full play to their waste heat for this extensive and profound energy transformation and transformation by continuously promoting their efforts in green and low-carbon upgrading and transformation.
