Epiroc wins large order for battery-electric vehicles

Hudbay Minerals, Canada’s third-largest copper producer with nearly a century in operation, has ordered BEV versions of the Boomer M20 SG face drilling rig, the Scooptram ST18 SG and Scooptram ST14 SG loader, and the Minetruck MT42 SG hauler. The machines will be used to strengthen productivity and work conditions while lowering emissions at the Lalor mine in Snow Lake in the Manitoba province, where Hudbay Minerals extracts gold, copper, zinc, and silver.

The order is valued at around SEK100 million and was booked in 1Q25. In addition to the equipment, Epiroc is providing aftermarket support such as service and rock drilling tools.

Hudbay Minerals has operated a battery-powered Epiroc Scooptram loader the past couple of years, successfully testing the technology in close collaboration with Epiroc.

Delivery of the machines to the Lalor mine will take place between 1Q25 and 3Q25.

Epiroc has been awarded orders for BEVs to a total of 39 mine sites around the world. Around a third of the mines with BEVs in production have already placed repeat orders. Electrification is more than BEV machines, and Epiroc is providing a full range of electrification solutions, including competence, infrastructure, cable-electric machines, battery chargers, maintenance, and recycling.

Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO, says:

“We are happy to support Hudbay Minerals as it takes its next step on its electrification journey. There are clear benefits to our customers that invest in electrical equipment; it improves the health of the employees, saves ventilation costs, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, our battery-powered equipment also outperforms the productivity of corresponding diesel equipment.”

Rob Carter, Vice President, Hudbay Manitoba Business Unit, says:

“Expanding our BEV fleet at Lalor is a cornerstone of our Green Revolution strategy, driven by the tangible benefits we've seen including significant greenhouse gas reductions, improved operator satisfaction, and lower maintenance costs. Our strong partnership with Epiroc, who provides exceptional support and truly invests in our success, made this BEV fleet expansion a logical and responsible choice.”