# Sandvik deploys AutoMine automation technology at Glencore's George Fisher mine

Glencore has deployed Sandvik's AutoMine automation technology at the George Fisher zinc-lead-silver mine in Queensland, following a $249 million agreement in 2020. Six LH517i underground loaders are now operating around the clock.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-03-01
- Where: George Fisher mine, Queensland, Australia
- Value: $249.0M
- Status: completed
- Products: underground loaders, automation technology
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md) (supplier)
- [Glencore](https://endata.com/companies/22952.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [australianmining.com.au](https://www.australianmining.com.au/sandvik-gets-glencore-running-day-and-night/), 2022-03-01: "Our operators are only in control of the machine when they are mucking from the stope"

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