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or a long time, the concept of an entirely electrified mine was a mere thought exercise – desirable, yet all-but-impossible to achieve.
However, due to recent advancements in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), energy storage and the digital infrastructure that underpins these and other electric-powered mining systems, the first fully electrified mines are becoming a reality. In Manitoba, Canada, Snow Lake Lithium has outlined plans to develop the world’s first all-electric lithium mine, with the goal of providing a domestic supply of this resource to the North American
A truly sustainable mine not only makes use of electric-powered equipment – it should also run on renewable energy. Elly Earls meets Madi Ratcliffe, the manager of Australia’s Electric Mine Consortium, which has brought together leading players in the industry to accelerate progress towards the fully electrifi ed zero CO2
challenges on this journey and why business models need to change, not just technology.
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electric vehicle industry. The mine will be operated by almost 100% renewable hydroelectric power and Snow Lake is also seeking a partnership with a battery manufacturer to create a lithium hydroxide processing plant.
Meanwhile, global technology provider ABB, which works closely with utility, industry, transportation and infrastructure customers, is involved in collaborations across commodities and geographies to implement the state-of-the-art technology and equipment required to significantly increase the electrification of mining operations.
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