News and press releases

Liebherr-Australia and Roy Hill announce new partnership

On 11 February, executives from Liebherr-Australia and Roy Hill came together to commemorate the new partnership between the two companies. The celebrations included the handover of an R 9800 excavator that had both its bucket and counterweight painted pink to highlight the role the machine will play in supporting women and families battling the scourge of breast cancer.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way

When Ariane Figueiro first applied to work with Liebherr Brasil, it was against the advice of her loved ones. Taking a paid position meant giving up the disability pension she had been receiving since she was two years old. But Ariane was determined. So she took a position in Liebherr Brasil’s IT department in 2013 and never looked back!

Press kit: Bauma 2025

All press releases Liebherr has published for Bauma 2025 in Munich (Germany).

Liebherr to present its latest mining solutions at Bauma

At this year’s Bauma, Liebherr will present its latest solutions for the mining industry, including the autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck; the R 9400 E electric excavator; the new integrated technology portfolio, IoMine; and a range of comprehensive service solutions.

Liebherr-Australia completes first repower of R 9800 excavators for Yancoal

In November 2024, Liebherr-Australia successfully repowered two R 9800 excavators for Yancoal – a leading Australian-based coal producer and exporter – at the Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) coal mining operation in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.

S1 Vision: the latest innovation in material haulage

The S1 Vision, Liebherr’s innovative haulage concept with a design that focuses on the core components necessary for moving material, will be on display at this year’s Bauma exhibition at the InnovationLab on the Liebherr booth. In addition, Liebherr's prototype truck is currently one of few products still under consideration for the Innovation Award at bauma, the leading trade fair in the construction industry.

4 reasons to add a PR 776 to your mining fleet

Liebherr’s dozers offer innovative and class-leading features that aid in pushing, ripping, clearing, and stockpiling mines all over the world.

Top 5 benefits of the Liebherr R 9600

An undisputed leader in the 600-ton class, the R 9600 is the latest generation mining excavator from Liebherr Mining. With a modular design, you can upgrade this machine overtime with innovative mining solutions for a longer service life.

Liebherr-Australia delivers five PR 776 dozers for Western Plant Hire

In 2024, Liebherr-Australia delivered five PR 776 70-tonne dozers to their new customer, Western Plant Hire. Since going to work, these machines have demonstrated their top-notch reliability at a mine site in Western Australia.

‘Hands on the future’: Liebherr presents solutions for the construction sites of the future at Bauma 2025

‘Hands on the future’: At Bauma 2025, on an area spanning roughly 14,000 m2, Liebherr is displaying more than 70 future-focused exhibits from the product segments of earthmoving machinery, material handling technology, mining, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, deep foundation machines, concrete technology and components. This motto encapsulates the way the Group is tackling tomorrow’s challenges today and working hand-in-hand with its customers to devise solutions, proving themselves as a dependable partner. Theme pavilions and an InnovationLab offer deeper insights into the world of technology and innovation, both today and tomorrow.

Liebherr to exhibit at MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference and EXPO

The 2025 MINEXCHANGE Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration annual conference and expo will take place in Denver, Colorado from February 23-26, 2025.

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.

5 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.