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2026-04-16
If 2024 is the "proof of concept year" for mining intelligence, then the first quarter of 2026 has undoubtedly become the "year of large-scale implementation" for intelligent equipment. From extremely cold open-pit mines in Inner Mongolia to ultra deep mines along the coast, unmanned mining trucks, AI bulldozers, intelligent loaders and other equipment are entering major mining areas at an unprecedented speed, and the vision of "unmanned" mining operations is accelerating into reality. In the open-pit mining scene, the large-scale delivery of unmanned mining trucks is refreshing industry awareness. At the beginning of 2026, Zoomlion's 100 ton unmanned mining truck was delivered in bulk at a large open-pit mine in China, marking its "green power+full stack intelligence"
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2026-07-02
Upgrading green production in mines to promote the large-scale application of lithium battery equipment in mining
The domestic mining industry is comprehensively promoting the construction of green and intelligent mines. Under the multiple requirements of safety production, energy conservation and consumption reduction, and clean production, traditional mining power supply equipment is accelerating iteration, and clean and safe mining lithium battery systems are being implemented on a large scale, becoming the core supporting equipment for green transformation of mines. The green production transformation of mines focuses on reducing energy consumption, pollution, and improving safety. Traditional power supply equipment has high energy consumption, complicated operation and maintenance, and is difficult to adapt to the power supply needs of intelligent equipment. The lithium battery systems of Mining Safety and Coal Safety have complete safety protection, lower energy consumption, and stable operation, which can perfectly adapt to underground intelligent inspection, unmanned mining, and emergency response
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2026-07-02
Overseas industrial equipment updates and iterations drive incremental exports of lithium battery supporting equipment
The global industrial equipment replacement cycle continues to advance, with many overseas countries accelerating the electrification upgrade of warehousing and logistics, light industry manufacturing, and small engineering equipment, phasing out traditional fuel and old electric equipment, and continuously driving the export demand for supporting lithium battery power systems. The market space for foreign trade products such as forklift batteries and small energy storage equipment continues to expand. The overseas terminal market places greater emphasis on the stability, environmental friendliness, and economy of equipment usage. The combination of electric equipment with lithium battery power systems can effectively reduce energy consumption and operation costs, which is in line with the development policies of energy conservation and emission reduction in many countries. Especially in regions such as Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, there is a strong demand for industrial electrification transformation
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2026-07-02
Continuous optimization of adaptability of energy storage devices, leading to refined development in small-scale energy storage scenarios
The energy storage industry is gradually moving from large-scale centralized energy storage to collaborative development of large, medium, and small scenarios. Among them, the small distributed energy storage track, with its advantages of flexible scenarios and low application thresholds, continues to maintain a steady development trend, and the adaptability, safety, and intelligence level of equipment are constantly optimized. In the past, the adaptation scenarios for small energy storage devices were single and mostly limited to basic power outage backup. Nowadays, the industry has completed refined upgrades for different usage environments, targeting different scenarios such as home photovoltaic energy storage, street facing commercial electricity, outdoor operation power supply, remote off grid electricity use, etc., optimizing equipment power, heat dissipation structure, protection level and installation method, so that energy storage equipment can be refined
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2026-07-02
The wave of industrial lithium battery replacement is coming, and lead-acid batteries are gradually being replaced by lithium battery systems
In recent years, the industrial power supply field has ushered in a wave of structural renewal, and the market share of traditional lead-acid batteries has gradually declined. Lithium battery systems, with stable performance, simple operation and maintenance modes, and good environmental adaptability, have achieved widespread substitution in multiple scenarios such as industrial handling, special operations, and energy storage backup. The trend of electrification and lithium electrification transformation in the industry has become increasingly evident. Traditional lead-acid batteries have problems such as bulky size, regular water replenishment and maintenance, poor low-temperature performance, and easy pollution during long-term use. They cannot meet the needs of modern clean workshops, high-frequency operating equipment, and complex outdoor working conditions. And standardized lithium batteries
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2026-07-02
Iterative safety technology for lithium batteries in mining, multiple protection systems to strengthen the safety defense line for underground operations
With the continuous increase in mining safety control, the iteration speed of safety technology for mining lithium battery systems continues to accelerate. The industry focuses on the safety pain points of high-risk underground operation scenarios, continuously optimizes the protection architecture of mining and coal safety battery systems, and builds a comprehensive and multi-level safety protection system. Underground operations have characteristics such as dust accumulation, humid environment, frequent equipment vibration, and enclosed space, which require extremely high stability and safety of the battery system. The current mainstream mining battery system in the industry has been fully upgraded with flame-retardant and explosion-proof shell, sealed and dustproof structure, intelligent temperature control system, and equipped with high-precision battery management system, which can monitor the battery in real time
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2026-07-02
The green standards in the lithium battery storage industry have been upgraded, and the compliance threshold for exported battery products continues to rise
In recent years, the global lithium battery industry's green compliance system has continued to iterate and upgrade. Countries have introduced new entry standards for imported industrial lithium battery equipment and energy storage equipment, focusing on core dimensions such as product safety performance, environmental protection and low-carbon indicators, and quality traceability. The export compliance threshold for lithium battery products has been continuously raised, covering mainstream foreign trade lithium battery categories such as forklift batteries and small energy storage cabinets. Mainstream overseas markets such as Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and Australia have successively implemented compliance mechanisms such as battery carbon footprint certification, electrical safety certification, and environmental material testing, and have put forward standardized requirements for the production process, safety protection, and recycling system of lithium battery products. This industry is undergoing transformation, promoting
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2026-07-02
The demand for distributed energy storage is increasing, and small energy storage cabinets have become the mainstream choice for overseas civil and commercial energy storage
The global distributed energy storage industry is developing rapidly, and the demand for household photovoltaic supporting energy storage, emergency power supply for small businesses, and off grid power supply in remote areas continues to grow. Small energy storage cabinets, with their small size, flexible deployment, convenient installation, and safe and reliable characteristics, have become the core supporting products for overseas civilian and commercial distributed energy storage markets. Compared to large centralized energy storage devices, small energy storage cabinets have a smaller footprint, flexible deployment methods, and do not require complex installation and commissioning processes. They can be widely adapted to various scenarios such as home photovoltaic energy storage for self use, commercial store power outage backup, small workshop off grid power supply, and temporary energy storage for outdoor projects. product
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2026-07-02
Continuous popularization of overseas warehousing electrification, forklift battery system iteration and upgrading to adapt to the global market
The electrification transformation of global logistics warehousing and industrial manufacturing continues to deepen, and the market share of electric forklifts, stackers, and intelligent handling equipment is steadily increasing, effectively driving the continuous release of overseas market demand for forklift battery systems. Compared to traditional lead-acid batteries, lithium forklift batteries have gradually become the mainstream power supply choice for industrial equipment worldwide due to their advantages of convenient operation and maintenance, wide adaptability, stable operation, and high safety. Overseas warehousing and logistics, port terminals, industrial plants, clean workshops and other operational scenarios have higher standards for the environmental protection, stability, and safety of power supply equipment. Lithium forklift battery has no acid leakage
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2026-07-02
The acceleration of intelligent transformation in mines has driven steady growth in the market demand for mining safety, coal safety, and battery systems
At present, the domestic mining industry is accelerating the transformation and upgrading towards intelligence, unmanned operation, and safety. The popularity of underground intelligent inspection equipment, automated operation equipment, and emergency power supply devices continues to increase, directly driving the steady growth of market demand for mining explosion-proof battery systems. The mining safety battery system and coal safety battery system, as the core power matching of mining intelligent equipment, have continuously increased their market adaptability and application penetration rate. Traditional mining operations rely on manual monitoring and outdated power supply equipment, which have many shortcomings such as high safety hazards, poor energy consumption control, and weak equipment adaptability. At present, major mining areas across the country are actively carrying out the work of updating and replacing old equipment
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2026-07-02
The mining lithium battery industry standards continue to upgrade, and the compliance requirements for underground battery systems are further refined
Recently, the standardization construction of new energy equipment for mining in China has been continuously implemented. In response to complex working conditions such as dust accumulation, humid environment, large equipment vibration, and enclosed space in underground mines, relevant regulatory authorities continue to improve the industry standards for lithium-ion power batteries for mining, refine technical standards for mining and coal safety battery systems in explosion protection, insulation performance, temperature control management, environmental adaptation, and other dimensions, further standardize the entire process of product research and development, production and manufacturing, and on-site application, and promote the compliance upgrade of mining lithium-ion battery equipment. Traditional mining power supply equipment generally has problems such as insufficient protection level, cumbersome operation and maintenance processes, and limited adaptability, making it difficult to adapt to the construction of intelligent mines
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2026-06-01
Four ministries jointly issue energy-saving equipment implementation plan, mine electrification welcomes strong policy drive
On March 20, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the "Implementation Plan for High Quality Development of Energy saving Equipment (2026-2028)" (MIIT Lianjie [2026] No. 44), which clearly proposes to accelerate the upgrading and transformation of energy-saving equipment in key industries, and implement dual policy incentives of tax incentives and credit support. The introduction of this national policy provides strong policy support for the electrification transformation of the mining industry, and the special power battery industry has ushered in an important period of development opportunities. Policy clarifies the direction of mining equipment renovation
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2026-04-16
Strong growth in the export of mining machinery, "China's intelligent manufacturing" accelerates the exploration of the global market
Against the backdrop of pressure on the domestic market for construction machinery, the overseas export of mining machinery is becoming the "strongest engine" for industry growth. Since 2026, China's leading mining machinery enterprises have successively won large overseas orders. From traditional engineering machinery giants to specialized and innovative enterprises in specific fields, China's intelligent mining equipment is accelerating its exploration of the global market. Export data confirms the strong momentum of this trend. Industry data is the most persuasive. From January to February 2026, China's cumulative export sales of excavators reached 20456 units, a year-on-year increase of 38.8%; The export of loaders increased by 43.9% year-on-year. This growth trend is delayed
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2026-04-16
5G+unmanned mining moves from pilot to normal, and China's metal mine intelligence enters a period of scale replication
On April 7, 2026, an industry event focusing on intelligent mining of metal mines kicked off in Ma'anshan, Anhui. The "2026 Intelligent Mining Technology Forum for Metal Mines" hosted by the China Metallurgical Mining Enterprise Association attracted more than 400 representatives from mining enterprises, equipment manufacturers, communication operators, and research institutes across the country. The "Report on the Intelligent Development of China's Metal Mines (2026)" released during the forum provides a set of key data: as of the first quarter of 2026, more than 150 large and medium-sized metal mines in China have completed or are close to completing the construction of intelligent mining workfaces, compared to 2025
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2026-04-16
Shengtun Mining plans to invest 300 million US dollars in copper cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with Chinese overseas mining companies acquiring another city
Against the backdrop of accelerated global energy transition and increasingly fierce competition for strategic mineral resources, the pace of Chinese mining enterprises' "going global" has not slowed down. On April 13th, Shengtun Mining Group Co., Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Preeminence plans to acquire a 50% stake in Nkoyi, a subsidiary of Novel Mining in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for $300 million, indirectly obtaining a 30% stake in the mining rights of a core copper cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This transaction reflects the strategic intention of Chinese mining enterprises to continue to layout in the global supply chain of new energy materials. According to the public
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2026-04-16
Mining intelligence enters deep water areas
If 2024 is the "proof of concept year" for mining intelligence, then the first quarter of 2026 has undoubtedly become the "year of large-scale implementation" for intelligent equipment. From extremely cold open-pit mines in Inner Mongolia to ultra deep mines along the coast, unmanned mining trucks, AI bulldozers, intelligent loaders and other equipment are entering major mining areas at an unprecedented speed, and the vision of "unmanned" mining operations is accelerating into reality. In the open-pit mining scene, the large-scale delivery of unmanned mining trucks is refreshing industry awareness. At the beginning of 2026, Zoomlion's 100 ton unmanned mining truck was delivered in bulk at a large open-pit mine in China, marking its "green power+full stack intelligence"
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2026-04-16
Policy tightening and green transformation go hand in hand - the national mining safety production situation will become stricter in the first quarter of 2026
With the official start of the 15th Five Year Plan, the domestic mining industry presents a complex policy map in the first quarter of 2026- on one hand, there is continuous high-pressure supervision of safety production and comprehensive implementation of special rectification, and on the other hand, there is an acceleration of green mining construction and intensive release of high-quality development signals at local two sessions. Several industry insiders have pointed out that China's mining industry is accelerating its departure from the traditional extensive mode and entering a deep-water area of transformation that prioritizes safety and is led by green initiatives. On April 10th, the National Mining Safety Supervision Bureau held a regular press conference for the first quarter in Beijing. Spokesperson Liu Tao revealed that in 2025, the National Mining Safety Supervision Bureau has issued a report on Liaoning Province
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