News and press releases

Direct from the pit: Fortescue’s testimonial about its Liebherr R 9400 E

In December 2023, Fortescue and Liebherr deployed Australia’s first newly built operational electric excavator, the Liebherr R 9400 E, at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak site in Western Australia’s Pilbara. Since then, a second electric excavator has been deployed another at Fortescue’s Solomon operations.The successful integration of these machines into operations showcases the strength of Fortescue and Liebherr’s partnership and the companies’ shared commitment to decarbonisation and innovation.

Bringing innovation to life at Liebherr Mining

Before new products reach our customers, they need to be thoroughly tested. This is something that Lionel Oberhauser, group manager for the testing department at Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS knows only too well.

Liebherr-Africa reaches 100th bucket milestone

Liebherr-Africa recently celebrated the manufacture of its 100th excavator bucket at the company’s production facility in Springs, South Africa. The bucket was installed onto an R 9400 excavator that was delivered to long-term customer, Tharisa Minerals.

Teamwork has no borders

In a strong demonstration of Liebherr’s spirit of collaboration and support between its sales and service companies, a team of experienced technicians from Liebherr Panama has helped Liebherr-Australia to deliver a large amount of mining equipment. This support comes during a time of exceptional growth for Liebherr-Australia.

Five key takeaways from MINExpo 2024

MINExpo is the world’s largest mining event. Every four years, professionals from mining companies from across the globe come together in Las Vegas, USA, to engage with the latest news, products and innovations from the industry. 2024 was Liebherr’s seventh time attending the exhibition, and this one was our biggest yet! MINExpo presented us with the opportunity to engage with our customers and colleagues from all over the world and prove why Liebherr is your mining partner. Here’s everything you need to know about Liebherr at MINExpo 2024.

Largest order in the company’s history: 475 Liebherr machines to be delivered to Fortescue

The contract for the joint development of zero emission and autonomous solutions and the supply of 475 Liebherr machines was signed during the MINExpo exhibition that took place in September in Las Vegas, USA. The deal between Fortescue and Liebherr amounts to the largest order volume in The Liebherr Group’s entire 75-year history as a company.

Liebherr and Fortescue at MINExpo 2024: together for zero emission mining

On 24 September, during this year’s MINExpo exhibition in Las Vegas, USA, Liebherr and Fortescue announced a historic expansion of their partnership. This expansion includes the supply of 475 zero emission Liebherr mining machines, 360 of which will be the autonomous battery-electric T 264 truck unveiled during MINExpo.

BHP and Liebherr sign new Global Framework Agreement at MINExpo 2024

At MINExpo 2024, Liebherr and BHP announced the signing of a Global Framework Agreement. Built on an existing agreement, this renewed partnership solidifies Liebherr as one of BHP’s preferred mining equipment suppliers across the company’s global assets.

Press kit: MINExpo 2024

All press releases Liebherr has published for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 in Las Vegas (USA) – the biggest global event for the mining industry.

Liebherr presents its latest mining technology at MINExpo 2024

At this year’s MINExpo, Liebherr is presenting advancements from its mining, earthmoving, mobile and crawler cranes, components and aerospace and transportation product segments. The company has made a number of product announcements during the exhibition, including the unveiling of its autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck, the new PR 776 Generation 8 dozer, and the expansion of its integrated technology portfolio, IoMine.

Liebherr and Fortescue announce significant expansion of zero emission equipment partnership at MINExpo 2024

During an impressive event at this year’s MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA, Liebherr and Fortescue announced a significant expansion of their partnership and unveiled the jointly developed autonomous battery-electric T 264 truck.

Liebherr and Bruno Generators Group announce joint project for green ammonia power generators

Liebherr and Bruno Generators Group have announced that they will join forces to investigate the feasibility of green ammonia as the principal fuel for low and zero emission power generation solutions for mining.

Introducing IoMine: Liebherr’s expanded technology portfolio for integrated operations

Liebherr is presenting its updated and expanded technology portfolio, IoMine, at this year’s MINExpo, which is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 24 to 26 September.

Liebherr-Components at MINExpo 2024: excellence at the heart of mining machines

At MINExpo 2024, Liebherr’s components product segment presents innovative technologies that are at the core of every powerful mining machine.

World premiere at MINExpo 2024: new Liebherr PR 776 Generation 8 crawler dozer

At MINExpo 2024, Liebherr presents its flagship mining dozer, the PR 776, in the 8th Generation in full spec for tough mining and quarry operations.

Liebherr delivers BHP’s first electric excavator

At the beginning of 2024, Liebherr-Australia commissioned BHP's first R 9400 E 400-tonne class electric excavator at its Western Australia Iron Ore Yandi mine.

Hydrogen-powered Liebherr T 264 truck arrives on site

The first hydrogen-powered T 264 haul truck prototype, developed by Liebherr and Fortescue, has arrived at Christmas Creek mine for testing in a real-life mining environment.

High Efficiency and Power Output: Liebherr - Crawler Dozer PR 776

Which is why AMM, one of Spain’s leading construction companies, relies on Liebherr's advanced machines. The recent addition of two Liebherr PR 776 Crawler Dozers to the vehicle fleet are part of a conscious expansion of the company’s equipment portfolio, for cost-effective delivery of more demanding projects.