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Minera Saucito has introduced two electric Atlas Copco XRVS 960E air compressors as part of its modernization work. The change is described as improving productivity and lowering operating costs at the underground mine.
BEML Ltd has unveiled the BH60-EV, a 60 t class battery electric dump truck, at its Mysuru Complex. The company says the vehicle is an indigenously designed and developed model for mining and infrastructure use.
Sandvik Mining says it wants battery-electric underground drilling to improve the drilling process itself, not only vehicle propulsion. The company says it has had at least one battery-electric development drill in its portfolio for a decade.