# 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.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-07-16
- Where: Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
- Value: $400.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: battery electric loaders, dozers, water carts, graders
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [XCMG](https://endata.com/companies/15137.md) (supplier)
- [Fortescue](https://endata.com/companies/67647.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [sustainabilitymag.com](https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/how-xcmgs-equipment-will-support-fortescues-net-zero-goals), 2025-07-16: "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."
- [miningdigital.com](https://miningdigital.com/news/how-xcmgs-equipment-will-support-fortescues-net-zero-goals), 2025-07-16: "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."

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