# Sandvik to supply three drill rigs to Glencore for Alumbrera restart

Sandvik has secured an order from Glencore to supply three DR413i rotary blasthole drill rigs for the restart of the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina. The order was booked in Q1 2026.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-04-24
- Where: Bajo de la Alumbrera, Argentina, Argentina
- Status: announced
- Products: DR413i rotary blasthole drill rigs
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md)
- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md) (supplier)
- [Glencore](https://endata.com/companies/22952.md) (customer)
- [Byrnecut](https://endata.com/companies/35747.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2026/04/24/sandvik-to-supply-three-dr413i-rotary-drill-rigs-to-glencore-for-alumbrera-restart/), 2026-04-24: "Sandvik has supplied various equipment to Minera Alumbrera in the past and we are delighted to support Glencore with the mine's upcoming restart."
- [mining-technology.com](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/sandvik-wins-order-glencores-alumbrera-mine/), 2026-04-27: "Sandvik has supplied various equipment to Minera Alumbrera in the past and we are delighted to support Glencore with the mine's upcoming restart."
- [canadianminingjournal.com](https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/sandvik-wins-intercontinental-byrnecut-order/), 2026-08-19: "As our business continues to grow globally, we need equipment that delivers the productivity, reliability and technology our customers expect."

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