BHP and Liebherr have signed a new global framework agreement, with a renewed partnership solidifying Liebherr as one BHP’s preferred mining equipment suppliers.
The agreement, which was signed at MINExpo 2024, strengthens the companies’ collaborative efforts with the aim of advancing operational innovation and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across BHP’s global operations.
Building on a history of successful collaborations, Liebherr said the global framework agreement merges BHP’s drive for responsible extraction with the original equipment manufacturer’s technological expertise in heavy machinery.
Together, they aim to continue pushing the boundaries of operational efficiency while facilitating GHG emissions reduction in BHP’s operations.
“This extension is a testament to the strength of Liebherr’s relationship with BHP and our shared vision for the future of mining,” Liebherr-Mining Equipment SAS executive vice president, sales and marketing Jörg Lukowski said.
“Over the years, we’ve worked closely with BHP to develop solutions that not only improve operational efficiency but also drive more sustainable outcomes.
“We are excited to continue this journey and deliver the latest advancements in automation, digitalisation and electrification to their operations globally.”
The agreement will see Liebherr and BHP collaborate closely on delivering world-class machine performance and integrating the latest advancements in safety, automation, digitalisation and electrification across BHP’s operations.
“This renewed agreement between BHP and Liebherr not only reaffirms our trusted partnership over the years but also signals our collective ambition towards helping to influence the future of mining through innovation, safety, productivity, operational excellence and greater sustainability,” BHP’s chief commercial officer Ragnar Udd said.
The BHP–Liebherr partnership spans two decades and has seen the deployment of Liebherr ultra-class excavators across BHP’s global assets, including R 9600 Generation 8 machines.
Notably, BHP’s South Flank iron ore operation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia received its first R 9600 in March 2020, while in early 2024, BHP took delivery of its first electric excavator at the Yandi mine – a Liebherr R 9400 E. This machine is a fully electric version of the R 9400.
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