Sandvik secures BEV sale to New Gold

Swedish equipment maker Sandvik has revealed that Canada’s New Gold has purchased a LH518B battery-electric mining vehicle (BEV) loader for its New Afton mine.

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The electric drivetrain delivers 600kW of power

New Gold decided to purchase the 18-tonne Sandvik LH518B for New Afton mine after a three-month trial that highlighted safety and environmental improvements.