Anglo American Chief Executive Officer Duncan Wanblad has hailed the development of a massive hydrogen-powered mine truck as evidence of South Africa’s move toward a greener future and, says mining will continue to contribute to community upliftment.
Wanblad was speaking at the unveiling of the giant vehicle at the Mogalakwena platinum mine, outside Mokopane, in Limpopo.
Wanblad says mining remains a key part of the economy. “This is the testimony of the power of technology and a symbol of how far mine has come. We need to contribute toward creating a cleaner, greener, healthier and sustainable market. Society at large has to be part of this journey [and] have to benefit from this journey.”
The giant hydrogen-powered mine haul truck is designated to operate in everyday mining conditions for production and waste purposes.
Earlier, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Limpopo must be the centre of the green hydrogen economy.
“Mining has been continuing to be a vital pillar of our economy until the launch of the world’s largest mine haul truck powered by dihydrogen. This truck that you see here, basically hydrogen economy has definitely arrived for [in] South Africa and this will want to be the centre of the green hydrogen economy.”
The video below is reporting on the unveiling: