Sandvik wins major mining automation order from Codelco
Published by Jane Bentham,
Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review,
Sandvik has received a major order from Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, to supply an AutoMine® load and haul automation system, for use in the new Andesita project at the El Teniente mine in Chile.
The order is valued at approximately SEK 300 million and was booked in 1Q24.
Under the new contract, which follows multiple automation solutions orders from Codelco in 2023, Sandvik will implement an advanced automation system and deliver a new automated ToroTM LH621i loader during 2024.
“We are very pleased to expand our partnership with Codelco and look forward to provide our leading mining automation solutions to the new Andesita project, enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the operations,” said Mats Eriksson, President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/06032024/sandvik-wins-major-mining-automation-order-from-codelco/
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