ABB and Komatsu to collaborate on electrification platform

Komatsu says that the collaboration is geared towards reducing diesel consumption (Photo: Komatsu)

The collaboration between both companies is said to provide new solutions, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified mining equipment.

Komatsu says that the collaboration is geared towards reducing diesel consumption and ultimately eliminating it through the electrification of mine operations.

“We’re pleased to embark on this collaboration with ABB and are excited to leverage one another’s industry leading products and technological expertise to help move mining operations toward net zero emissions, empowering a sustainable future where people, business, and the planet thrive together,” said Dan Funcannon, senior vice president of surface haulage for Komatsu.

Recognising the varying stages of electrification standards across the mining industry, ABB and Komatsu are said to be focusing on haulage, loading, and auxiliary equipment. Komatsu says that this approach aims to build a comprehensive portfolio of production and support equipment to accelerate adoption into our customers’ operations.

“By working together, we will tackle electrification and make a revolutionary difference to the way mining companies operate their sites in the near future,” added Joachim Braun, Division President, ABB Process Industries.

“We recognize the strategic importance of this agreement and believe there will be mutual business benefits and potential technology solutions for the mining market. Collaboration across the industry has already been proven to enable real and faster progress and we look forward to driving what happens next.”