KOMATSU has teamed up with Boliden on a project to commission and start field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its new power agnostic series.
The Komatsu Power Agnostic 930E truck was officially deployed at Boliden’s Aitik mine in Gallivare, Sweden. The move has been described as marking a major step forward in the journey toward decarbonising surface mining operations.
Unveiled at MINExpo in Las Vegas last year, the truck is operating at one of Europe’s largest open-pit copper mines, where it will undergo a 12-month trial.
Built on Komatsu’s new modular platform, the Power Agnostic (PA) 930E is said to offer both ‘flexibility and future-proofing’. The PA platform allows customers to begin with diesel power and later transition to alternative energy sources such as battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell technology, depending on operational needs, technology readiness, and pace of decarbonisation efforts.
“Integrating the Power Agnostic 930E into our fleet reflects Boliden’s ambition to be at the forefront of sustainable mining,” said Jonas Ranggard, Sr. project manager, Boliden. “Partnering with Komatsu on this pilot helps us explore innovative solutions that align with our climate goals while continuing to deliver productivity and performance. We see great potential in this technology and look forward to where it can lead us next.”
The trial will enable Komatsu and Boliden to gather operational insights and learnings to advance haulage decarbonisation efforts further.
“This is more than just a technical achievement, it’s a meaningful step forward in our joint commitment towards zero-emission mining,” added Jeroen De Roeck, senior mining manager, Komatsu Europe. “By commissioning the first diesel trolley truck in our Power Agnostic series at Boliden’s Aitik Mine, we are turning vision into reality. Our partnership with Boliden is a shining example of how collaboration can drive sustainable innovation in mining.”
