The Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine, located in the South Gobi Desert of Mongolia, will employ the apparatus.
Sandvik has received an order for underground mining equipment from Oyu Tolgoi LLC, which is valued at Skr270m ($28.3m).
The Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in the South Gobi Desert of Mongolia will employ the equipment, which includes vehicles and loaders.
The order was recorded in the second quarter of 2025, and deliveries are expected to commence in October and continue until November 2026.
According to Mats Eriksson, president of the Sandvik Mining business area, “Sandvik loaders and trucks have consistently provided Oyu Tolgoi with industry-leading performance. We are delighted to be able to continue to assist in the mining operations by promoting safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.”
The Oyu Tolgoi mine, which is one of the world’s largest known copper-gold deposits, is operated by Oyu Tolgoi LLC, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and the government of Mongolia.
Rio Tinto holds a 66% stake in Oyu Tolgoi, while the government of Mongolia holds a 34% stake. The operations are also overseen by Rio Tinto.
The copper concentrator, which is the largest industrial complex in Mongolia, has been in operation since 2013, when the Oyu Tolgoi mine began producing copper concentrate.
Oyu Tolgoi has achieved a prominent position among global copper producers as a result of the commencement of subterranean production in March 2023. The anticipated peak production is 500,000 tonnes per annum tpa.
Sandvik Mining has recently achieved IEC 62443-4-1 certification at Maturity Level 2, in addition to the mining equipment order.
Sandvik’s dedication to incorporating cybersecurity measures into its product design and development processes is emphasized by this certification.
The IEC 62443-4-1 standard is a globally recognized benchmark that guarantees secure product development practices in the industrial automation and control systems sector.
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