Is Electric Mining Equipment the Future of the Industry?

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Electric mining equipment is gaining traction, with major developments like Liebherr's electric excavator and Caterpillar's 240-ton electric haul truck. The collaboration between Liebherr and Fortescue aims to introduce the world’s first autonomous electric haul truck, while EPCA plans to convert 50-70 mining trucks to electric power each year. Innovations such as electric trolley-assist haul trucks utilizing regenerative braking systems are also being explored. Although coal mining has been electrified for years, open-pit mining remains largely reliant on diesel-powered mobile equipment. The transition to electric solutions is expected to be gradual, aligning with advancements in power storage technology.
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It seems that electric mining equipment is all the craze right now:
Liebherr - Electric R 9200 E Mining Excavator:

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There are other interesting projects too:

Electric Trolley-Assist Haul Trucks:

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Using regenerative brake systems to eliminate charging all together:


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Coal mining has been heavily electric for many years. However, it's a big industry and I'm sure there's more room to electrify. Open pit mining is not electrified at all concerning mobile equipment in my corner of the world. Conveyors and anything stationary is electric.
 
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Those ore trains in Western Australia are now remote controlled from HQ in Perth. No sudden step change is required. The electric infinity train can be introduced progressively as new power units with storage are developed and become available to replace the "end of life" diesel locomotives being retired.
 

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