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Showcase of electric mine trucks signals long road still ahead

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BHP and Rio Tinto have unveiled battery-electric haul trucks, but according to ABC News Australia, questions remain about whether industry risk aversion will slow meaningful adoption. The showcase signals commitment to cleaner mining — but the path to widespread electrification remains long.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-01/bhp-rio-tinto-laun...

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