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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.

The electric drivetrain delivers 600kW of power

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. "New Gold - New Afton began trialling the...

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