180 million! Sandvik wins another automation order from Codelco, the world's largest copper producer
April 26, 2023
The other day，Sandvik announced that the world's largest copper producer, Chile's National Copper Company,（Codelco）Get a big order。This order includesAutoMine® FleetAutomation system and multiple automatic Scrapers，The equipment will be used in the world's largest underground copper mine.——El TenienteOf the copper mineRecursos NorteHomework。The order is worth about 1..800 million Swedish kronor，Booked in Q1 2023。
The order is between Sandvik andCodelcoContinuation of long-term cooperation on automation solutions。CodelcoDevote oneself toEl TenienteThe copper mine is the most automated and digitized mine in the world.，Sandvik will continue to support it.。Toro LH514 Scrapers andAutoMine® FleetThe automated system will be delivered in 2023.。The system can be flexibly expanded.，Supports up to 13 machines。After delivery，CodelcoAtEl TenienteWill have more than 40 Sandvik Scrapers and Trucks。
El TenienteCopper Mine
Sandvik andCodelcoIs a long-term partner，Cooperation between the two sides in the field of automation has a long history.。Back in 2004，Sandvik andCodelcoRight hereEl TenienteThe copper mine started the journey of automation.，Installed the world's first setAutoMine®Loading system。AutoMine®The system is already inEl TenienteOf the copper mineDiablo RegimientoAndPanel 2 and other mining areas are put into operation。
In Q4 2021，Sandvik also works withCodelco Signed with a value of approximately 2.500 million Swedish kronor AutoMine® Large orders for loading and transport automation systems，These systems are also used for El TenienteCopper Mine。At that time，Sandvik also received an initial value of 1..SEK 500 million order for connecting loading and transport equipment。This brings the total value of the order to SEK 400 million.。
Sandvik Mine and Rock Technology
PresidentMats Eriksson
“I'm gladCodelcoChoose us again forEl TenienteProvide leading automation solutions。We see that everyone is interested in us.AutoMine®Strong interest in solutions，These solutions have helped our customers improve their security、Sustainability and productivity，We look forward to continuing to work withCodelcoMaintain a valuable partnership。”
AutoMine®FleetSystem
Introduced by SandvikAutoMine®System，An innovative automation solution，IncludeAutoMine®UndergroundSystem andAutoMine®FleetSystems and other products，Enable customers to automate mining at their own pace。Among，AutoMine®FleetThe system is a very advanced automation system.，For underground scraper and Truck fleets sharing the same automated production area。It offers advanced flow control features.，And extensive infrastructure integration interfaces，Helps equipment survive in challenging environments，Perform complex automation applications。
Schematic diagram of system application
El TenienteCopper Mine
El TenienteThe copper mine is located in Rancagua, about 90 kilometers south of Santiago, the capital of Chile.（Rancagua）。It is the largest underground copper mine in the world.，It is also one of the copper mines with the largest reserves.。The mine has been in production since 1905.，It has been in operation for 118 years.。In recent years， El TenienteThe vast majority of copper production、The operation is basically completed in the control room.，Continuous improvement in automation。
March 2023，El TenienteCopper ore acquisitioncopper MarkSustainable Development Certification。copper MarkIs the copper industry in 2020 in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)The creation of a voluntary global plan。To get certified，Each mine must meet 32 sustainability criteria，These standards relate to greenhouse gas emissions.、Health and safety、Tailings management、Biodiversity、Business integrity、Issues such as gender equality and human rights。Sandvik solutions for mine automation，ForEl TenienteCopper ore acquisitioncopper MarkCertification has played an important role in promoting.。
