Fortescue, a mining giant, and Liebherr, a machine and power specialist, have entered a $2.8 billion deal to develop zero-emission mining solutions. The collaboration has already seen the creation of an autonomous haulage solution and the testing of a hydrogen-powered Liebherr T 264 haul truck at the Christmas Creek mine in Australia. The partnership aims to introduce 475 zero-emission Liebherr machines, including autonomous battery-electric trucks, electric excavators, and battery-powered dozers, which account for about two-thirds of Fortescue's current mining fleet. This initiative marks a significant shift towards carbon-free mining in the industry, breaking away from fossil fuel reliance. Interestingly, Fortescue has opted for a battery-electric approach across all models instead of using hydrogen fuel cells. The machines will form a complete autonomous battery-electric haulage solution for large-scale mining operations. Additionally, the new zero-emission mining ecosystem, incorporating machines powered by Fortescue Zero's battery systems, is expected to be fully operational by 2030. This deal is described as the largest in Liebherr's 75-year history and signifies a milestone in the advancement of sustainable practices in the mining sector.