Autonomous Trucks
Epiroc has secured its biggest ever automation order to convert Roy Hill’s mixed fleet of haul trucks to driverless operation, making it the world’s largest single autonomous mine. Epiroc announced the Roy Hill project with ASI Mining in January and has now received a $70 million order for the development of an autonomous haul truck solution that is interoperable and scalable regardless of manufacturer. The contract covers the driverless conversion of Roy Hill’s entire fleet of 96 haul trucks, including 54 Caterpillar trucks and 42 Hitachi trucks. “We are very excited about supporting Roy Hill in the work to create the world’s largest single autonomous mine,” Epiroc president and chief executive officer Helena Hedblom said. Located in the Pilbara, Roy Hill is one of Australia’s largest iron ore operations.