# Epiroc signs $350M deal to supply 50 electric drill rigs to Fortescue

Epiroc has signed its largest-ever contract, worth $350 million, to supply 50 electric blast hole drill rigs to Fortescue Metals Group over five years. The rigs will be used at Fortescue's iron ore mines in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-04-16
- Where: Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
- Value: $350.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: electric blast hole drill rigs, Pit Viper 271 E, SmartROC D65 BE
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md)
- [Fortescue Metals Group](https://endata.com/companies/5503.md) (customer)
- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (supplier)
- [Fortescue](https://endata.com/companies/67647.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [miningmonthly.com](https://www.miningmonthly.com/surface/news-analysis/4412450/epiroc-signs-largest-deal-selling-electric-drills-fortescue), 2025-04-16: "Epiroc has signed its largest-ever deal committing to supply 50 electric drill rigs to iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group over the next five years."
- [australianmining.com.au](https://www.australianmining.com.au/fortescue-partners-with-epiroc-in-350m-deal/), 2025-04-17: "We're thrilled to be joining forces with Epiroc to bring cutting-edge electric mining equipment into our operations."
- [tradeearthmovers.com.au](https://www.tradeearthmovers.com.au/epiroc-wins-350-million-fortescue-contract/), 2025-04-30: "Not only is this the largest contract we have ever received, but it is also a major step forward for our electric-powered surface equipment."

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