Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has received a major order for the AutoMine® load and haul automation system valued at about SEK 250 million from the Chilean mining company Codelco, to be used in the El Teniente mine. In addition, a connected load and haul equipment order, with an initial value of SEK 150 million, was received, bringing the total value of the orders to SEK 400 million. Both orders have been booked in the fourth quarter 2021.

The contract will run from 2022 through 2027. During 2022 and 2023, Codelco will receive Toro(TM) TH663i trucks and Sandvik LH514 loaders, as well as an AutoMine® Fleet system, capable of being scaled to support up to 32 machines, and AutoMine® production area hardware for future expansions over several years. From 2023 through 2027, Sandvik will deliver additional trucks and loaders to be added to the AutoMine® Fleet system.