Caterpillar cooperating on zero-emissions haul trucks

Teck Resources Limited, a major Canadian mining company, has announced an agreement with Caterpillar Inc. to work towards deploying 30 of Caterpillar’s zero-emissions large haul trucks at Teck mining operations.

Decarbonizing Teck’s vehicle fleet represents a significant reduction in Scope 1 emissions as Teck works toward its goals to reduce the carbon intensity of its operations by 33% by 2030 and be a carbon-neutral operator by 2050.

Caterpillar and Canadian mining company Teck Resources said they will collaborate to deploy 30 zero-emissions haul trucks, such as the electric version of the 794, at Teck mining operations in British Columbia. Caterpillar photo.

“Teck is already one of the world’s lowest carbon intensity producers of copper, zinc and steelmaking coal, and now we are taking further action to develop and implement the technology needed to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations and support global efforts to combat climate change,” said Don Lindsay, president and CEO at Teck. “Decarbonizing our haul truck fleet is a critical step forward on our road to carbon neutrality and we are pleased to collaborate with Caterpillar to advance this work.”

The companies plan to progress through a multi-phased approach together that includes early development, piloting and deployment of 30 Caterpillar zero-emission vehicles, including Cat 794 ultra-class trucks beginning in 2027. Teck anticipates initially deploying zero-emissions trucks at its Elk Valley steelmaking coal operations in British Columbia, Canada. Teck said the operations are already powered by a 95% clean electricity grid, making it an ideal location to introduce one of Canada’s first zero-emissions large haul truck fleets, with options for trolley-assist technology.

“We look forward to working with Teck to support their climate goals and developing solutions to increase operational efficiency while substantially reducing emissions,” said Caterpillar Group President Denise Johnson. “We are excited to strengthen our collaboration and deliver results.”