coal mining New South Wales

Battery electric transporter proves faster, safer and more profitable underground leaving diesel rivals struggling to keep pace

Deep underground in the Illawarra, a battery electric transporter called Driftex is rewriting the rules of coal mining by beating diesel on safety, speed and cost.

By Jamie Wade on September 13, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Emergency Response, Efficiency, Production Optimisation, Process Improvement, Equipment Maintenance, Costs, Cost Control, Procurement Efficiency, ESG, Environmental Impact Assessments, Sustainable Practices, Workforce, Health and Well-being Programs, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Product Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Mines & Projects, Mine Profiles, Case Studies
Australia, New South Wales, Illawarra Region
Energy Minerals, Coal (Thermal and Metallurgical)