Recycled steel boxes available on Sandvik underground mining trucks
A box with SSAB Zero steel creates 70 percent less carbon dioxide emissions than a traditional box
Sandvik demonstrated its 60-plus-ton Toro diesel-electric truck demonstrator equipped with a box manufactured with SSAB Zero steel at MINExpo 2024. The company is aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while further developing its underground truck portfolio, becoming the first underground mining OEM to introduce SSAB Zero steel boxes as an available, commercialized product.
"We're excited to be partnering with Sandvik in introducing the world's first SSAB Zero steel dump box for mining trucks," says Christina Friborg, head of sustainability at SSAB. "SSAB Zero is based on recycled steel produced with fossil-free electricity and biofuels, resulting in virtually zero carbon emissions. With our carbon emission-free steels, we're changing the way steel is produced and offering a more sustainable alternative for our customers."
Recycled steel creates less emissions, meets same performance standards as regular steel
Sandvik's flagship large trucks, Toro TH663i and Toro TH551i, are available with the optional SSAB Zero steel dump boxes. A box made with recycled steel creates 70 percent less carbon dioxide emissions than a traditional box. The steel meets all the required quality and performance standards of traditional steel, and doesn't add any extra weight to the equipment.
"Our commitment is clear: enabling our customers to make more sustainable choices, as soon as the technology is available," says Saija Kuusisto-Lancaster, vice president of strategy and M&A, load and haul at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. "Recognizing the global significance of carbon dioxide emissions from steel is a big step in the right direction. I am proud that we already have a product available for the market. But our ultimate goal is to create products made of 100 percent fossil-free steel."
The trucks' use-phase emissions can be reduced by selecting renewable fuel. Both trucks can utilize paraffinic diesel fuel that meets the requirements of the EN 15940 standard. This significantly reduces emissions of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and diesel particulates.
