Fortescue awards $400M contract to XCMG for zero-emission mining equipment

Fortescue has awarded a US$400 million contract to XCMG for battery electric heavy mobile equipment, including loaders, dozers, water carts and graders, for its iron ore operations in Pilbara, Australia. The equipment is expected to start arriving in 2026.

“We're thrilled to partner with XCMG to supply and support cutting-edge battery electric mining equipment, marking another significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey.”sustainabilitymag.com

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• sustainabilitymag.comHow XCMG’s Equipment will Support Fortescue’s Net Zero Goals | Sustainability MagazineJasmin JessenJul 16, 2025
• miningdigital.comWhy Fortescue Invested in XCMG’s Sustainable Equipment | Mining DigitalJasmin JessenJul 16, 2025

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