FULLY ELECTRIC MATERIAL HAULAGE SYSTEM FOR OPEN PIT AND UNDERGROUND MINING OPERATIONS

Electric rail system engineered to reduce material haulage costs, lower development requirements, and support mine electrification. Designed for underground and surface applications, it minimizes OPEX and enhances operational efficiency.
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sUPPORTED BY
  • Vale – Global Mining Leader Supporting Innovation in Material Haulage
  • Capstone Copper supporter of electric material haulage
  • Agnico Eagle – Supporting the Future of Electrified Material Haulage
  • Rio Tinto – Advancing Sustainable Mining
  • Rainbow Concrete – Local Partner Supporting Demonstration Development
  • Soudure Dufer – Fabrication Partner for Custom Mining Rail Components
  • Dynamic Structures – Engineering Design Partner for Rail-Based Haulage Systems
  • WESCO – Electrical Infrastructure Enabling Mine Electrification
  • Eaton – Power Systems Supporting Electric Rail Haulage
  • MICA – National Innovation Network Supporting Mining Technology Development
  • NOHFC – Regional Funding Partner for Mining Electrification Projects

100% ELECTRIC

RIINO’s electric rail system is remotely operated, eliminating diesel dependency and reducing operational costs (OPEX). Developed in collaboration with mining industry partners, it addresses real mining challenges from complex site networks to extended haul distances.
Reliable, scalable, and purpose-built, the RIINO system provides a practical alternative to diesel haulage. By minimizing infrastructure requirements and advancing electrification efforts, it enhances efficiency and supports long-term cost reduction.

MINING BENEFITS
RIINO Haulage OPEX Chart: Analyzing Operational Expenses in Material Transport
Underground & oPEN-PIT
Lowered Haulage OPEX by
50% - 90%
  • Rail is the most efficient means of transportation
  • Full electric and automated operation
  • No road maintenance
  • Low energy consumption
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Regenerative energy produced
  • Minimal underground ventilation
RIINO's Engineering: Minimizing Tunnel Size for Sustainable Mining Solutions
Underground
Reduce Development Excavated Tonnes and CAPEX by 60% - 70%
  • No haulage trucks = Small drift profile
  • Reduced development schedule
  • Faster development cycle times
  • Earlier ore production
  • Less ground support
  • Less ventilation
  • Less overall electrical consumption
  • Minimal ore & waste rock rehandling
RIINO's Engineering Solution: Reduced Stripping for Optimized Mining
oPEN- pIT
Reduced Access Road Widths and Overburden Stripping by 20% - 30%
  • No haulage trucks = Reduced haul road widths
  • 2m (6.5') wide operating footprint
  • Steep ramp travel of >30% grades
  • Less overburden stripping ratios
  • Fully automated and continuous material handling
  • Improved road safety with dedicated rail transportation
  • No weather operating delays

HIGH SPEED, LONG DISTANCE HAULAGE 
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