Caterpillar has signed an agreement with NMG to provide an integrated solution for NMG’s Matawinie graphite mine in Quebec, Canada.
The solution includes a zero-exhaust emission fleet, infrastructure, and services for the mine. This agreement covers machines such as hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, mining trucks, dozers, and motor graders, as well as equipment maintenance services and charging and energy storage infrastructure.
Non-binding MoU
The agreement is expected to help NMG transition from traditional models to Cat zero-exhaust emission machines. Additionally, NMG signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Caterpillar to advance commercial talks pertaining to NMG’s active anode material. Under the offtake memorandum of understanding, NMG will supply carbon-neutral graphite materials to Caterpillar, which will use the material to develop its resilient and sustainable battery supply chain to support the electrification of heavy vehicles, including NMG’s Matawinie fleet.
NMG founder, president and CEO Eric Desaulniers said: “Not only will we benefit from Caterpillar’s stellar expertise, renowned products and latest technological developments, but our team will also be at the forefront of the electric revolution in the sector, sharing insight, testing equipment for further optimisation and providing battery materials to support electrification beyond our mine.”
“Caterpillar is providing NMG with a comprehensive solution for the company’s Matawinie Mine, derisking the adoption of new technologies and optimising operational excellence through integrated infrastructure,” NMG chair Arne H Frandsen said.
