Anglo American plans to add a hydrogen-powered haul truck to its existing fleet at the Mogalakwena Central Pit platinum mine. Courtesy of Anglo American

Hydrogen power has long been hailed as the energy of the future – but always seemingly a few years away. Despite decades of research, development and incremental gains, the use of hydrogen energy is today still mainly limited to a handful of niche industrial applications. But the case for hydrogen has strengthened, and in the mining industry, the pieces are finally coming together.