Sandvik scores record electric equipment order at critical mineral mine in Arizona

Swedish equipment manufacturer Sandvik has scored a record order for electric mining equipment at South32’s greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona – the deal is being valued at over ...

Go to the Electrek home page Switch site Toggle social menu Toggle dark mode Toggle search form Toggle dark mode Electric Heavy Machinery mining Sandvik scores record electric equipment order at critical mineral mine in Arizona Jo Borrás | Apr 28 2025 - 8:27 am PT 2 Comments Swedish equipment manufacturer Sandvik has scored a record order for electric mining equipment at South32’s greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona – the deal is being valued at over $100 million.

South32’s massive equipment order goes beyond the typical battery electric haul trucks we’ve gotten used to – and includes cable bolters, loaders and longhole drills.

These are the first such assets deployed in the US, following a pair of fully autonomous Toro LH518iB battery-electric underground loaders deployed at the New Gold Inc.

( $NGD ) New Afton mine in British Columbia, Canada, late last year .

“We’re proud that Sandvik BEVs will help contribute to an increased supply of critical minerals, supporting the continued electrification of society,” says Mats Eriksson, President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.

“Lower fuel expenses and maintenance costs coupled with longer equipment lifespan will enable a more efficient, economical and sustainable mining operation at Hermosa.” The Hermosa project is currently the only mine that could produce two federally designated critical minerals — manganese and zinc – in the United States.

Australian-based multinational South32 is developing Hermosa’s zinc-lead-silver deposit to be a multi-decade operation with its first products expected in 2027.