Dave Bernier, chief operating officer of Foran, said, “This is a very exciting period for Foran as we continue to execute on our initiatives to permit, construct and operate McIlvenna Bay. Sandvik is a global leader in industrial battery technology, and we look forward to working together on our project.
“Utilizing battery electric equipment with semi- and fully autonomous capabilities can help us achieve our carbon neutral targets and provide a safe working environment, which is part of our net positive business strategy as we look to deliver critical metals essential for global decarbonization in a responsible and social-empowering way.”
Stefan Widing, president and CEO of Sandvik, added, “I am very pleased that we have been chosen by Foran to deliver our leading battery-electric solutions for the pioneering McIlvenna Bay project. Sandvik sees very strong momentum for our mining electrification offering, which offers…
