ABB and Komatsu to collaborate on mine electrification platform

ABB and Komatsu will collaborate to develop integrated solutions to help build zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery. The collaboration brings these two companies together to share industry expertise and products in a bid to create solutions, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified mining equipment.

Decarbonization of mobile mining equipment is needed to help mine operators achieve their greenhouse gas reduction targets. ABB and Komatsu's collaboration is geared towards reducing diesel consumption and ultimately eliminating it through the electrification of mine operations. Innovation has been, and will continue to be, the primary catalyst for ABB, Komatsu, and mine operators to reach their carbon reduction goals. 

Recognizing the varying stages of electrification standards across the mining industry, ABB and Komatsu are focusing on haulage, loading, and auxiliary equipment. This approach aims to build a comprehensive portfolio of production and support equipment to accelerate adoption into our customers' operations.

"By working together, we will tackle electrification and make a revolutionary difference to the way mining companies operate their sites in the near future," said Joachim Braun, division president of ABB Process Industries. "We recognize the strategic importance of this agreement and believe there will be mutual business benefits and potential technology solutions for the mining market. Collaboration across the industry has already been proven to enable real and faster progress and we look forward to driving what happens next."

For a firsthand look at the collaboration, please visit the Komatsu MINExpo 2024 booth. The booth will feature the ABB eMine robot automated connection device (ACD). The robot ACD is planned to be a fully automated interoperable connection device part of the eMine FastCharge solution for future battery-electric trucks.