# UZTM-Kartex and Metalloinvest partner to develop EKG-30R mining shovel

UZTM-KARTEX and Metalloinvest signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop, produce and test the new EKG-30R mining excavator. Pilot operation is expected to begin in Q1 2022.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-03-01
- Where: Russia
- Status: announced
- Products: EKG-30R mining excavator
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Metalloinvest](https://endata.com/companies/21635.md) (partner)
- [UZTM-KARTEX](https://endata.com/companies/38733.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2021/03/01/uztm-kartex-metallonivest-start-collaboration-project-develop-ultraclass-mining-rope-shovels-russia/), 2021-03-01: "Today, we are launching a project that will be a breakthrough for Russia’s heavy industry and for the mining industry in particular."

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