The world's largest copper mine fleet will all be updated with CAT ® 798 AC trucks
September 20, 2022
Recently，BHP Billiton Group（New York Stock Exchange：BHP）（Hereinafter referred to as“BHP Billiton”）、Caterpillar Inc（New York Stock Exchange：CAT）AndFinning International Inc（Toronto Stock Exchange Code：FTT，Cat Dealer）（Hereinafter referred to as“Finning Company”）An agreement was announced.，The entire mining Truck fleet at BHP's Escondida copper mine will be gradually replaced.。The mine is located in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile.，Yes, at presentThe world's largest copper mine。
The agreement is part of the Escondida Copper Development Strategy's equipment renewal program.。Brand newCAT®（Carter）798 ACA series of technologies carried by the electric drive Truck can significantly improve the material transportation capacity.、Efficiency、Reliability and safety，And have a positive impact on some important future initiatives.，Such asDecarburization、Diversity and inclusion、Development of automation technology and local capabilities in the regionEtc。
Moving towards the future of mining
The updated fleet is currently one of the largest in the global mining industry.，Consisting of 160 transport Trucks。The first batch of new cars will arrive in the second half of 2023.，The remaining Vehicles will be delivered in the next 10 years.。
The maintenance and service support provided for in the agreement will help to advance BHP Billiton's local employment and gender balance strategies.。The Finning Company in Antofagasta“Integrated Knowledge Center”It will provide the industry's top technical support for the fleet.。According to the agreement，Escondida|BHP Billiton can promote the upgrade of fleet-related technology.，To accelerate the implementation of its autonomous operation plan.。In addition，The agreement also lays out a technical route.，Through the gradual deployment of zero-emission trucks，Help Escondida|BHP Billiton achieves its decarbonisation target。
BHP Billiton、Caterpillar and Finning will deliver on their promise，Through the development of local capacity related to mining equipment technology，Contribute to the economic and social development of Antofagasta。
“This agreement is a further consolidation of Escondida.|An important step for BHP Billiton's industry leadership。This will significantly improve our efficiency at the operational level.，It also enables us to better respond to some of the major challenges facing the company's development.：Innovation in the future of mining、Decarbonization and local development in the Antofagasta region。”Escondida|President of BHP BillitonJames WhittakerExpress：“We are looking forward to the short- and long-term benefits this will bring to the company and the Antofagasta region.。”
“The Caterpillar team is excited to support the successful deployment of equipment and technology.，This will facilitate the continued improvement of BHP Billiton's operational excellence。We appreciate BHP Billiton's move.，As this mine transformation project will accelerate the achievement of its sustainability goals。”President, Resource Industry Group, Caterpillar Inc.Denise JohnsonExpress。
“We are very pleased to have established a long-term relationship with BHP Billiton.，Support the operation of the Escondida copper mine，Improve the efficiency of the mine、Productivity and safety，Reduce your carbon footprint，Accelerate its diverse and inclusive development process，And to contribute to the capacity development of the local community in Antofagasta。This is the largest fleet order in Finning's history.，The move will significantly increase the number of Caterpillar trucks.，With the support of electric drive trucks and future zero-emission trucks，Promote the transition of mines to clean energy.。”President and Chief Executive Officer, Finning InternationalScott ThomsonSay。
