Anglo American to launch hydrogen-powered mine haul truck

• Published date: 05 May 2022
• Publication title: South African Official News

President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Friday expected to officiate the launch of Anglo American's Zero Emission Haulage Solution at the Mogalakwena PGM mine in Mokopane, Limpopo.

The Zero Emissions Haulage Solution is hydrogen-powered, ultra-class mine haul truck that has been converted to run on hydrogen that will be produced on-site in hybrid combination with a battery.

The Haulage Solution is designed to operate fully laden with a payload of 290 tonnes in conventional mine conditions.

The use of this technology demonstrates the efficiency of hydrogen in the heaviest classes of transport and the role it can play in the transition toward a low carbon future.

In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said this innovative investment fulfills part of the pledges made by Anglo American at the South Africa Investment Conference to contribute to the expansion of the South African economy, including assisting South African industry to achieve a clean energy future.

'President Ramaphosa will as part of the launch activities observe the working demonstration of the hydrogen-powered truck and join a guided tour of Anglo American's on-site...