# Mineral Resources orders Komatsu electric loader for Onslow mine

Mineral Resources (MinRes) approved the purchase of a Komatsu E1850-3 electric loader for its Onslow mine. The loader features a hybrid drive system and is expected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 45%.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-04-16
- Where: Onslow mine, Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: Komatsu E1850-3 electric loader
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Mineral Resources](https://endata.com/companies/29130.md)
- [Komatsu](https://endata.com/companies/15845.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [amsj.com.au](https://www.amsj.com.au/mining-giant-orders-electric-heavy-vehicles/), 2024-04-16: "MinRes is committed to investing in the latest technology to power our transition to net-zero operations, while still achieving operational efficiencies."

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