# BHP, Caterpillar and Finning sign fleet renewal agreement for Escondida mine

BHP, Caterpillar and Finning have signed an agreement to renew the entire haul truck fleet at the Escondida copper mine in Chile with Caterpillar 798 AC trucks. The first trucks are expected in the second half of 2023, with the renewal spanning about 10 years.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-08-01
- Where: Antofagasta Region, Chile, Chile
- Status: announced
- Products: Caterpillar 798 AC haul trucks
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Caterpillar](https://endata.com/companies/1968.md) (supplier)
- [BHP](https://endata.com/companies/8229.md) (customer)
- [Finning International Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/18065.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [bhp.com](https://www.bhp.com/es/news/articles/2022/08/bhp-caterpillar-and-finning-to-replace-entire-haul-truck-fleet-at-escondida-mine-in-chile), 2022-08-01: "Se trata de un acuerdo inédito en la industria, que se enmarca en el proceso estratégico de renovación de equipos desarrollado por Escondida, y permitirá a la operación incorporar a su flota camiones Caterpillar 798 AC."

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