# Epiroc and Byrnecut partner to develop electric underground loader

Epiroc and underground mining contractor Byrnecut signed an MoU to jointly develop and test a proof-of-concept for a future electric drive underground loader. A diesel-electric prototype is planned for deployment at a Byrnecut site in Australia.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2023-11-16
- Where: Australia (Byrnecut site), Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: electric drive underground loader
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (partner)
- [Byrnecut](https://endata.com/companies/35747.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [mining-technology.com](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/epiroc-byrnecut-underground/), 2023-11-16: "We are proud to deepen our partnership with Byrnecut with the development of a future-proof, low-emission automated loader in the large segment."

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