POWER
The two machines are expected to save 1 million litres of diesel each year
The new locomotives were unveiled at Fortescue’s rolling stock maintenance yard in the Pilbara. | Credits: Australia’s Mining Monthly/Oliver Gray
Despite the hot Pilbara sun, it was all pomp and pride at Fortescue’s rolling stock maintenance yard on Thursday as the iron ore giant at last unveiled its two long-awaited battery-electric locomotives….
Already have an account? Sign in here
The definitive guide to mining operations and excellence.
Established in 1909 by Herbert Hoover, Mining Magazine provides comprehensive technical insight into mining operations. It aims to inform and support mine management in decision-making regarding mining techniques, technologies, workforce, logistics, and supply chains.
Get the Mining Magazine Newsletter delivered free each day
Expert-led Insights reports built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Exploration, Future Fleets, Automation and Digitalisation, and ESG.
Expert-led Insights reports built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Exploration, Future Fleets, Automation and Digitalisation, and ESG.
Future Fleets Insights 2026
Exclusive research for the Mining IQ Future Fleets Insights 2026 shows mining companies must invest more in decarbonising if they are to meet CO2 targets
Mining IQ Exploration Insights 2025
Gain exclusive insights into the world of exploration in a comprehensive review of the top trending technologies, intercepts, discoveries and more.
