Boliden invests in electric trolley in Aitik and Kevitsa
Boliden has decided to invest SEK 300 m with the aim of expanding electrified transportation in Aitik and implementing the corresponding technology in Kevitsa. Investments will be made mainly during 2020-2021.Since 2018, a pilot project on electrified transportation has been conducted at Aitik. 700 meters of electric trolley line were installed and four mining trucks were converted with increased productivity and reduced diesel consumption as a result. Aitik is currently the only mine in an arctic climate where electric trolley has been installed.
“We are now taking further steps to