Two Customized Battery Mining Locomotives Shipped to Africa for Gold Mine Project

28 September, 2026

Two Customized Battery Mining Locomotives Shipped to Africa

RUIXIN has completed the container loading and dispatch of two customized 2.5-ton battery mining locomotives, together with drilling rig accessories, for a gold mine in Africa. The locomotives were supplied for rail haulage at the mine, with the track gauge customized to match the customer’s existing railway. Each unit features IGBT speed control, a 31.2 V, 315 Ah lithium battery, and a customer-specified semi-enclosed open cab. The specified haulage capacity is 20 tons.

Battery Mining Locomotive Specifications

The two battery mining locomotives were configured according to the customer’s rail transportation requirements and equipment preferences.

Item	Specification
Equipment	Battery Mining Locomotive
Quantity	2 units
Locomotive Type	2.5-ton battery locomotive
Application	Rail haulage at a gold mine
Destination	Africa
Speed Control	IGBT speed control
Battery Type	Lithium battery
Battery Voltage	31.2 V
Battery Capacity	315 Ah
Cab Design	Customer-specified semi-enclosed open cab
Specified Haulage Capacity	20 tons
Track Gauge	Customized to match existing railway

Customized Configuration for Existing Mine Railway

The customer required the locomotives to operate on the existing railway at the gold mine. To meet this requirement, the track gauge was customized to match the customer’s railway infrastructure.

Each locomotive also features a semi-enclosed open cab specified by the customer. This configuration was supplied according to the requested operating and equipment requirements.

The locomotives combine IGBT speed control with a 31.2 V, 315 Ah lithium battery. The specified haulage capacity is 20 tons, supporting the intended rail transportation application at the mine.

Drilling Rig Accessories Included in the Shipment

In addition to the two customized battery mining locomotives, the shipment includes drilling rig accessories for the customer’s mining project.

The combined shipment covers both rail haulage equipment and drilling-related accessories, supporting the customer’s procurement requirements for mining operations. Specific accessory types and quantities should be confirmed according to the final packing list.

Container Loading and Dispatch

RUIXIN completed the container loading and dispatch of the two customized battery mining locomotives and drilling rig accessories for the African gold mine project.

The locomotives were prepared according to the customer’s specified configuration, including the customized track gauge, IGBT speed control, lithium battery, and semi-enclosed open cab. The completed shipment marks the dispatch of the mining transportation equipment and supporting drilling rig accessories for overseas delivery.

Project Significance

Customized mining locomotives are used to meet the specific transportation requirements of different mining projects. In this shipment, the track gauge was matched to the customer’s existing railway, while the battery configuration, speed control system, and cab design were supplied according to the customer’s specifications.

The two 2.5-ton battery mining locomotives were intended for rail haulage at a gold mine in Africa, with a specified haulage capacity of 20 tons. By supplying customized equipment alongside drilling rig accessories, RUIXIN supports the sourcing requirements of customers involved in mining and drilling operations.

This shipment reflects RUIXIN’s experience in providing mining equipment configurations for overseas customers and project-specific applications.