# Bauer to supply BC 50 cutter for Rio Tinto diamond exploration in Saskatchewan

Bauer Maschinen GmbH will supply a BC 50 cutter and other equipment to a joint venture of Bauer and Nuna Logistics for Rio Tinto's diamond exploration in Saskatchewan, Canada. The cutter will reach a record depth of 250 meters.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-04-13
- Where: Saskatchewan, Canada
- Status: announced
- Products: BC 50 cutter, MC 128 crawler crane, HDS 250 hose reel system, BE-550 desanding plants
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [BAUER Maschinen GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/31321.md)
- [Rio Tinto](https://endata.com/companies/4215.md) (customer)
- [Nuna Logistics Limited](https://endata.com/companies/31322.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [press.lectura.de](https://press.lectura.de/de/article/bauer-fraese-bc-50-fuer-250-meter-tiefe-diamanten-exploration-in-kanada/42221), 2018-04-13: "Die BAUER BC 50-Fräse auf einem MC 128 Seilbagger, ausgestattet mit dem Schlauchaufrollsystem HDS 250, wird weltweit die erste Fräse überhaupt sein, die im operativen Einsatz bis 250 Meter tief fräsen wird."
- [miningmagazine.com](https://www.miningmagazine.com/fleets/news/1336259/bauer-cuts-deep-diamond-exploration-site), 2018-04-16: "Bauer, together with its local joint venture partner, Nuna Logistics, will aid Rio Tinto with exploration to look for diamonds in the kimberlite pipes."

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