# Komatsu to deploy MC51 hard rock cutting technology at Kanmantoo mine

An agreement was struck to deploy Komatsu's MC51 hard rock cutting technology at the Kanmantoo copper mine in South Australia. The MC51 is expected to start work on site in October 2021, initially creating a portal towards the base of the Giant Pit.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-09-22
- Where: Kanmantoo, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: MC51 hard rock cutting technology
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Komatsu](https://endata.com/companies/15845.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [miningmonthly.com](https://www.miningmonthly.com/underground/news/1418167/komatsu-kanmantoo), 2021-09-22: "The MC51 is expected to start work on site in October, initially creating a portal towards the base of the Giant Pit at Kanmantoo."

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