Eldorado Gold Orders Ten Electric Mining Trucks from Sandvik for $17M
Eldorado Gold is making a big move towards cleaner mining by ordering ten battery-electric haul trucks from Swedish company Sandvik. The Canadian firm will spend around $17 million on the new equipment, which they'll start using at their Lamaque gold mine in Québec next year.Key TakeawaysEldorado Gold is expanding its fleet of electric mining trucks to twelve units from two.The new Sandvik TH550B haul truck can carry a hefty 50,000 kg payload and uses rapid battery swapping technology for quick recharges.This order supports Eldorado's goal of improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in their operations.Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold is taking another step forward to reduce its carbon footprint with a big purchase. They're buying ten electric haul trucks from Sandvik for $17 ...