# Fortescue acquires two Liebherr R 996B excavators for Christmas Creek mine

Fortescue Metals Group acquired two Liebherr R 996B excavators from National Plant & Equipment for use at its Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara, Australia. Delivery expected in early September 2018.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-08-09
- Where: Christmas Creek, Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
- Status: completed
- Products: R 996B excavators
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Fortescue Metals Group](https://endata.com/companies/5503.md) (customer)
- [Liebherr](https://endata.com/companies/10693.md) (partner)
- [National Plant & Equipment](https://endata.com/companies/25151.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [miningconnection.com](https://miningconnection.com/surface/news/article/fortescue_acquires_two_liebherrs_r_996b_excavators_for_its_christmas_creek), 2018-08-09: "The Liebherr R 996B is an outstanding piece of equipment with the ability to achieve the most challenging targets."

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