First Quantum Minerals Completes Battery-Electric Truck Trial at Kansanshi Mine, Aiming for 2027 Launch
First Quantum Minerals, in collaboration with Hitachi Construction Machinery, has successfully completed a large-scale demonstration of a battery-electric haul truck at the Kansanshi copper and gold mine in north-western Zambia. The trial, which ran from June 2024 to August 2025, involved a full-battery dump truck operating with overhead trolley lines. The truck, based on the EH4000 platform, traveled over 4,000 kilometers and hauled more than 30,000 tonnes of material. Hitachi reported that the vehicle maintained its maneuverability and stability while demonstrating improved acceleration and reduced noise, with zero CO2 emissions due to Zambia's hydropower-based electricity system. The trial provided real-world data supporting plans for commercial deployment in 2027. 
