Teams from ABB and Epiroc are set to carry out a comprehensive feasibility assessment of their collective offerings. Credit: Boliden, Tomas Westermark.

ABB and Epiroc have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration on underground trolley solutions for the mining industry.

The partnership aims to deliver extensive and integrated solutions that enhance productivity and safety, while meeting decarbonisation targets.

The MOU follows earlier technology deployment successes in Swedish mines.

Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will establish collaborative teams to conduct a thorough feasibility assessment of their combined offerings.

This assessment seeks to address the stringent needs of industrial applications within the mining sector, focusing on productivity, sustainability and the implementation of high-power, automated and safe operations.

Any resulting solutions will be robustly designed to endure the challenging environmental conditions commonly found in underground mines and constructed in accordance with approved standards.

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Epiroc underground division president Wayne Symes said: “Collaboration within the mining industry is crucial to accelerate the transformation of our mining customers’ decarbonisation journey.

“We are excited to deepen our partnership with ABB by developing a strategic road map for sustainable, innovative mining, beginning with the decarbonisation of mining truck fleets, expanding on the trolley system to meet the wider needs of the industry with the target set to increase both safety and productivity.”

Mining companies are facing mounting environmental, societal and economic pressures as they increasingly seek solutions to support the electrification of their vehicle fleets and fully decarbonise their operations.

The two companies believe they have complementary, specialised expertise in trolley solutions for underground systems.

The recent achievements of ABB and Epiroc include the development of the first battery-electric trolley truck system for underground mines, created in partnership with Swedish mining company Boliden.

ABB Process Industries global business line manager for mining Max Luedtke said: “The decarbonisation of mine haulage fleets is becoming increasingly pressing as we look towards 2030 sustainability goals. We must encourage collaboration across the industry to speed up the change needed, and Epiroc is aligned with this approach.

“We know from our recent Mining’s Moment report that 71% of mining companies agreed that successful partnerships are key to gaining momentum in the energy transition. Technology players demonstrating a strong commitment to open standards and asset interoperability facilitate these efforts, so we look forward to discovering what else we can achieve with Epiroc and the wider industry.”

This collaboration aims to provide integrated offerings utilising today’s existing technologies.