MINING

Epiroc to acquire mining electrification solutions provider

Epiroc has agreed to acquire Meglab, a Canadian company with expertise in providing electrification infrastructure solutions to mines.

 Epiroc, which is committed to providing its full range of mining equipment in battery-electric versions by 2030, says the acquisition of Meglab will be an important part of providing the infrastructure needed for mining electrification

Epiroc, which is committed to providing its full range of mining equipment in battery-electric versions by 2030, says the acquisition of Meglab will be an important part of providing the infrastructure needed for mining electrification

The solutions provided by Meglab support mining customers in their transition to battery-electric vehicles. 

"Epiroc is proud to be the leader in providing battery-electric vehicles for the mining industry, improving customers' work environment and lowering their emissions while increasing their productivity," said Helena Hedblom, Epiroc's president and CEO. "The acquisition of Meglab will strengthen our capacity to provide the infrastructure required as mines transition to battery-electric vehicles."

Meglab, based in Val-D'Or, Quebec, Canada, is a technology integrator that designs, manufactures, installs and supports practical and cost-effective electrification and telecommunications infrastructure solutions to customers in several countries. Its products and solutions include system design, substations, switchgears and automation system solutions, enabling the infrastructure needed for mine electrification and equipment charging solutions, as well as for digitalisation and automation of operations.