Epiroc to supply a fleet of electrified mining vehicles to Canadian gold and copper mine

Epiroc AB, a sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, recently received a large order from Hudbay Minerals Inc. for a fleet of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to be used at an underground mine in Canada.

Hudbay Minerals is Canada's third-largest copper producer, operating for almost a century. The company ordered BEV versions of the Boomer M20 SG face drilling rig, the Scooptram ST18 SG and Scooptram ST14 SG loader, and the Minetruck MT42 SG hauler. The machines will be used to lower emissions at the Lalor mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, which extracts gold, copper, zinc, and silver.  

Booked in the first quarter of 2025, Epiroc will also provide aftermarket support such as service and rock drilling tools. Delivery of the machines to the Lalor mine will take place between the first and third quarters of 2025. 

Hudbay Minerals has operated a battery-powered Epiroc Scooptram loader for the past few years, successfully testing the technology in close collaboration with Epiroc. 

Epiroc offers a full service to contractors 

Epiroc has been awarded orders for BEVs to a total of 39 mine sites around the world. Around a third of the mines with BEVs in production have already placed repeat orders. Electrification is more than BEV machines, and Epiroc provides a full range of electrification solutions, including competence, infrastructure, cable-electric machines, battery chargers, maintenance, and recycling.

"We are happy to support Hudbay Minerals as it takes its next step on its electrification journey," says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc's president and CEO. "There are clear benefits to our customers that invest in electrical equipment. It improves the health of the employees, saves ventilation costs, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, our battery-powered equipment also outperforms the productivity of corresponding diesel equipment." 

"Expanding our BEV fleet at Lalor is a cornerstone of our Green Revolution strategy, driven by the tangible benefits we've seen including significant greenhouse gas reductions, improved operator satisfaction, and lower maintenance costs," says Rob Carter, vice president of Hudbay Manitoba business unit. "Our strong partnership with Epiroc, that provides exceptional support and truly invests in our success, made this BEV fleet expansion a logical and responsible choice."