EACON Mining Surpasses 800 Autonomous Trucks

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EACON Mining has reached a significant milestone, deploying a fleet of over 800 autonomous haulage trucks that have collectively traveled more than 27 million kilometers across 19 projects. The fleet features 14 low-emission models from six OEMs, offering hybrid and battery-electric options tailored to operational demands. This achievement underscores EACON’s commitment to advancing automation and decarbonization in mining while showcasing its rapid deployment capabilities and customer trust.

Key Highlights

  • Diverse Fleet Composition: 14 low-emission models, including hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, sourced from six OEMs, offering full interoperability.
  • Rapid Expansion: Autonomous deployments completed in just two weeks, with industry leaders like CNBM, SPIC, and Zijin Group adopting EACON’s technology.
  • ORCASTRA® Solution: A scalable, adaptable, and efficient autonomous haulage system empowering mines to adjust to production demands seamlessly.
  • Broadened Reach: Deployments across diverse resources, including iron ore, copper-gold, and zinc, alongside coal operations.

Accelerated Deployment and Growth

EACON’s success in rapid deployment stems from its robust collaboration with clients, enabling fully autonomous systems to go live in as little as two weeks. This agility has drawn top mining operators to EACON’s solutions, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a reliable partner for autonomy in mining.

Lei Zhang, co-founder and Chairman of EACON, highlighted the impact of the ORCASTRA® solution: “This efficiency stems from EACON’s enhanced product maturity and the adaptability of our solution across various scenarios, as well as robust onsite training and operational expertise.”

Diversification Fuels Success

EACON’s adaptability has been critical in expanding into a wide range of mineral resources. The ORCASTRA® system, designed for flexibility, has enabled seamless transitions into operations for commodities such as iron ore, copper-gold, and zinc, alongside coal.

Commitment to Safety and Sustainability

EACON prioritizes safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability in mining operations. By deploying autonomous systems that reduce emissions and minimize energy consumption, EACON ensures safer, more sustainable practices while driving operational efficiency.

About EACON

Founded in 2018, EACON Mining provides OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage solutions tailored to surface mining. Its flagship ORCASTRA® system combines scalability, adaptability, and low-emission powertrain solutions, including hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, to drive a greener, safer future for mining.

For additional information, visit eacon.com/en.

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