# Liebherr hands over R 9350 E electric excavator to Assarel-Medet copper mine

Liebherr officially handed over an R 9350 E electric face shovel excavator to Assarel-Medet for use at its copper mine in Bulgaria. The 300-tonne, zero-emission machine is powered by a 1,200 kW electric motor and fitted with a custom 17 m³ bucket.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2026-05-07
- Where: Assarel mine, Sredna Gora mountain range, Bulgaria
- Status: completed
- Products: R 9350 E electric face shovel excavator
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Liebherr](https://endata.com/companies/10693.md) (supplier)
- [Assarel-Medet](https://endata.com/companies/91808.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [heavyequipmentguide.ca](https://www.heavyequipmentguide.ca/article/44523/liebherr-delivers-300-tonne-electric-excavator-to-bulgarias-largest-copper-mine), 2026-05-07: "This 300-tonne machine is a symbol of not only technical excellence thanks to Liebherr's dedication to continuous improvement, but also of the long-standing cooperation between Liebherr and Assarel-Medet."

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