# Sandvik wins order for 15-unit underground fleet at Karowe diamond mine

Sandvik AB received an order from Lucara Botswana for a 15-unit fleet of underground drills and loaders, along with parts and services, for the Karowe diamond mine. The order was booked in Q2 2026, with deliveries ongoing through Q4 2026. A financing package from Sandvik Financial Services and a guarantee from the Swedish Export Credit Agency are included.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-04-01
- Where: Karowe diamond mine, Botswana
- Status: announced
- Products: underground drills, loaders, cable bolter, longhole drill, rock tools, digital services
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md) (supplier)
- [Lucara Botswana](https://endata.com/companies/93562.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [mining-technology.com](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/sandvik-receives-orders-underground-fleet-karowe/), 2026-08-14: "Sandvik will supply development drills and loaders."

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