RIINO TECHNOLOGY

Explore how RIINO’s electric rail haulage system aligns with your site’s development, cycle, and energy goals.
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MINING BENEFITS
RIINO Haulage OPEX Chart: Analyzing Operational Expenses in Material Transport
Underground & oPEN-PIT
Lowered Haulage OPEX by
50% - 90%
  • Rail is the most efficient means of transportation
  • Full electric and automated operation
  • No road maintenance
  • Low energy consumption
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Regenerative energy produced
  • Minimal underground ventilation
RIINO's Engineering: Minimizing Tunnel Size for Sustainable Mining Solutions
Underground
Reduce Development Excavated Tonnes and CAPEX by 60% - 70%
  • No haulage trucks = Small drift profile
  • Reduced development schedule
  • Faster development cycle times
  • Earlier ore production
  • Less ground support
  • Less ventilation
  • Less overall electrical consumption
  • Minimal ore & waste rock rehandling
RIINO's Engineering Solution: Reduced Stripping for Optimized Mining
oPEN- pIT
Reduced Access Road Widths and Overburden Stripping by 20% - 30%
  • No haulage trucks = Reduced haul road widths
  • 2m (6.5') wide operating footprint
  • Steep ramp travel of >20% grades
  • Less overburden stripping ratios
  • Fully automated and continuous material handling
  • Improved road safety with dedicated rail transportation
  • No weather operating delays

UP TO 20% INCLINE GRADE OPERATION

Developed with mining industry leaders to meet real operational demands.
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PERFORMANCE

Up to 20% Incline grade operation 
Operating speed up to 160 kph 1 MW to 4 MW power consumption
-40 to +40 Degrees Celsius operation
7' wide x 7' high (2.1m w x 2.1m h) operating profile
36" (914mm) Minus lump-size material
RIINO Performance Chart – Key Metrics for Electric Rail Haulage System Efficiency

 RIINO TRAIN SPEED VS RAMP GRADE 
Train Speed on Inclines – Fully Electric Rail Haulage for Surface and Underground Mining

RAMP GRADE VS RIINO TRAIN PAYLOAD
Ramp Grade vs. Payload Capacity – Analyzing Haulage Efficiency of Electric Rail System in Mining Conditions

POWER CONSUMPTION VS MAX TRAIN PAYLOAD SPEED
Power Consumption by Speed – Electric Haulage System Efficiency for Mining Material Transport

DEMONSTRATION SITE

Sudbury, ON
1000m Continuous-loop​
500m runway​
20% grade incline ramp​
2-way & 3-way switches​
Loading and unloading spur​
Busbar power supply (30% total rail)
Demonstration Site Pathway: RIINO and Rainbow Concrete's Innovative Partnership
sUPPORTED BY
  • Vale – Global Mining Leader Supporting Innovation in Material Haulage
  • Capstone Copper supporter of electric material haulage
  • Agnico Eagle – Supporting the Future of Electrified Material Haulage
  • Rio Tinto – Advancing Sustainable Mining
  • Dynamic Structures – Engineering Design Partner for Rail-Based Haulage Systems
  • WESCO – Electrical Infrastructure Enabling Mine Electrification
  • Soudure Dufer – Fabrication Partner for Custom Mining Rail Components
  • Rainbow Concrete – Local Partner Supporting Demonstration Development
  • NOHFC – Regional Funding Partner for Mining Electrification Projects
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