NET-ZERO seems like a long way off but one local business is making strides with powering mining vehicles with electricity.

Tomago’s Ampcontrol has showcased electrification solutions that support a net-zero carbon environment at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney from 2-4 November.

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The business has just unveiled a next generation underground and surface mine DC fast charger, designed to the latest safety standards.

IMARC is Australia’s largest mining event, mobilising the industry for collaboration on the future of mining, digital technology, and the energy transition.

Recognising there is a growing demand for low emissions technology, Ampcontrol is collaborating with industry leaders to develop and deliver innovative solutions to mining customers that support a net-zero carbon environment.

Speaking on the future of mining, Ampcontrol Managing Director and CEO Rod Henderson said, “Ampcontrol is proud of our legacy in innovation and as a leader in providing complex solutions to the mining industry.

“The future of mining is one of incredible diversification and opportunity.

“We are collaborating with and working alongside industry, continuing our legacy of innovation by delivering solutions that support the future; electrification solutions,” Rod continued.

Ampcontrol has a range of mining electrification solutions which include various electric vehicle charging solutions for mine sites, which were launched at IMARC.

Ampcontrol say their various DC chargers and DRIFTEX, their mine site personnel carrier Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), are evidence of the company’s future and vision for the industry, offering solutions that work together to support emission reductions and increase personnel safety by removing diesel particulate matter and reducing noise underground.

With a focus on decarbonisation and enabling net zero emissions, Ampcontrol recently joined the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC), established to drive real-world solutions of decarbonisation in the mining industry.

Ampcontrol’s off-grid and stand-alone power systems (SPS) provide a self-sufficient, continuous and reliable power supply to isolated consumption sources, utilising an array of technology including solar PV panels, inverters and battery storage.

Taking the next step with their SPS technology, Ampcontrol is adapting the award-winning Solar Qube SPS into a Green Hydrogen SPS system, a first of its kind in Australia.

These electrification and energy solutions along with H3RO Ampcontrol’s harsh environment reticulated optics solution, developed in collaboration with HUBER+SUHNER, were showcased by Ampcontrol at IMARC from 2-4 November.

By Marian SAMPSON