Hindustan Zinc, Sandvik sign MoU for battery electric underground mining fleet


Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sandvik AB to introduce battery powered loaders and trucks in underground mining.

As per reports, the introduction of Sandvik’s battery electric TH550B trucks and LH518B loaders in the underground mines will help Hindustan Zinc to reduce carbon emissions and make mine operations more environmentally friendly.

This partnership with Sandvik will help Hindustan Zinc get one step closer in achieving carbon neutrality.

During the first phase of the partnership, Hindustan Zinc will deploy two different categories of Sandvik BEV machines - TH550B truck and LH518B loader in underground mining operations. This is a testament to both the pioneering ambitions of Hindustan Zinc and the technological maturity of Sandvik BEV products.

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