# Peabody orders Cat longwall system for North Goonyella Mine

Peabody has ordered a complete Caterpillar longwall mining system for its North Goonyella Mine in Queensland, Australia. The system includes roof supports, face conveyor, shearer, and advanced automation technology. Delivery is planned for Q2 2019.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-03-06
- Where: central Queensland, Australia, Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: longwall mining system, roof supports, face conveyor, shearer, beam stage loader
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Caterpillar](https://endata.com/companies/1968.md) (supplier)
- [Hastings Deering](https://endata.com/companies/25360.md) (partner)
- [Peabody](https://endata.com/companies/30507.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [mining.com](https://www.mining.com/web/peabody-orders-complete-cat-longwall-advanced-automation-north-goonyella-mine/), 2018-03-06: "The decision to move to a new Cat system was driven by technological advances that enable automated shearer steering and face alignment, reduced exposure of operators to dust, and less maintenance."

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