Mining
Designed for tough environments. Explore our wide range of mining solutions and discover how our proven downsized fleet approach can lower your total cost of ownership. All while maintaining production targets, optimizing profitability and supporting both surface and underground site safety.
Articulated haulers in extreme mining conditions
Equipment failure at remote mine sites doesn't just stop one machine – narrow haul roads prevent other equipment from passing, halting entire operations. Our ActiveCare service, powered by CareTrack telematics, provides real-time machine monitoring and predictive maintenance alerts to prevent breakdowns. Dealer technicians can troubleshoot remotely, minimizing downtime. Combined with Customer Support Agreements covering regular maintenance, you gain predictable costs and maximum machine availability.
Finding and retaining competent operators affects productivity and safety. Our operator assist technologies like Load Assist and Haul Assist provide real-time guidance to improve performance during actual operations. Volvo Simulators offer safe, realistic training environments before operators enter the cab. Operator coaching services use data from CareTrack to identify improvement opportunities, reducing fuel consumption and preventing issues from escalating while addressing the workforce skills gap.
Early-phase mining operations face logistical challenges before permanent roads exist. Our articulated haulers are built for unprepared terrain with articulated steering and bogie suspension that provide traction, stability and smooth operation on uneven ground. This supports productivity and operator comfort during intensive site preparation and exploration phases.
Without visibility into fleet performance, inefficiencies go undetected. Our fleet services reveals when one machine consumes more fuel than others performing identical tasks. Daily data enables corrective action like operator training, preventing small issues from escalating. Volvo Site Services provide material tracking and performance monitoring versus plan, helping you identify bottlenecks and optimize cycle times for improved profitability.
Achieving emission targets demands accurate fleet data. Volvo Site Operations measures CO₂ emissions across all machine brands, enabling fuel savings of 10-15%. Smart map functionality guides operators to optimal decisions, reducing queues, wait times, and consumption.
Mining operations typically manage multiple equipment suppliers for excavation, hauling, on-highway transport and power generation - creating complexity in parts management, service agreements and operator training. This fragmentation increases costs, complicates maintenance scheduling and strains support in remote locations. Our complete Volvo Group ecosystem provides construction equipment, trucks for delivery logistics, power generation solutions and integrated service support – all from one partner. Unified parts supply, consistent training programs and coordinated maintenance reduce complexity while supporting uptime across your entire operation.
