EACON Mining Expands into Iron Ore with First Autonomous Haulage Project at Taihe Iron Mine

EACON Mining has secured its first iron ore project, partnering with BAOWU’s Xichang Mining to automate operations at the Taihe Iron Mine. This marks a significant expansion for EACON, moving beyond coal, aggregate, and gold mining into the iron ore sector. The project will see 6 SANY electric mining trucks, each with a 70-ton payload capacity, equipped with EACON’s autonomous haulage system (AHS) ORCASTRA®. This initial phase sets the stage for a full site rollout, showcasing EACON’s commitment to sustainable and efficient mining solutions.

Advancements in EV Technology Accelerate Electrification in Mining

The mining industry is embracing electric vehicles (EVs), driven by advancements in battery technology, fast-charging methods, and autonomous technology. These innovations are expected to significantly reduce emissions, enhance safety, and increase productivity in mining operations. However, the industry must overcome challenges in charging infrastructure, battery degradation, and the adoption of autonomous systems to fully realize the benefits of EV adoption.

EACON Mining Deploys Autonomous Fleet in Record Time at Shitoumei Coal Mine

EACON Mining has achieved another milestone in opencast coal mining by deploying a fully operational autonomous fleet in just 17 days at the Shitoumei coal mine. The project showcases EACON’s expertise in AHS solutions, featuring 23 autonomous mining trucks organized into three shovel truck fleets. These fleets include 13 hybrid EL100 trucks and 10 diesel-powered trucks. All trucks were equipped with EACON’s drive-by-wire systems and ORCASTRATM Pilot autonomous driving system. EACON’s turnkey AHS solution ensures rapid deployment, allowing the autonomous fleet to be fully operational within a remarkably short timeframe. The successful deployment demonstrates EACON’s commitment to providing advanced autonomous transportation solutions and zero-emission truck technology for the mining industry.

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