The trucks, which Epiroc describes as the "world's highest payload underground truck in the field," will be used at the Kathleen Valley mine in Western Australia. The development stage lithium and tantalum mine has a forecasted production date of 2024.
The purchase contract worth US$11.9 million (MSEK 130M) will include advanced features, including Epiroc's telematics system Certiq, for intelligent real-time monitoring of machine performance and productivity.
"The newly updated Epiroc Minetruck MT65 S is a top-of-the-line machine designed with a focus on safety, productivity, energy efficiency, and operator comfort," said Sami Niiranen, president of Epiroc's Underground division. "We look forward to continue working together with Byrnecut to make their mining operations successful."
This sentiment was echoed by Helena Hedblom, Epiroc's president and chief executive. Hedblom expressed the company's excitement to contribute to the energy transition through projects like the new Kathleen Valley mine.
The first shipment of the MT65 S haulers will arrive at the Western Australia project in 2024 and continue into 2025.
