CARMICHAEL COAL PROJECT SEEKS KOMATSU CONFIDENCE LTD
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CARMICHAEL COAL PROJECT SEEKS KOMATSU CONFIDENCE LTD
The Carmichael Coal project in Queensland ’ s Galilee basin represents a watershed moment in the history of Australian mining . A mine with the greatest haulage requirements , project owner Adani Mining has looked to Komatsu to achieve their objectives . Komatsu Australia Pty . Ltd . is set to supply a fleet of ultra-class haulage trucks , comprising two enhanced products , designed for the utmost in efficiency and productivity .
The Carmichael mine is expected to yield over 60 million tonnes of coal p . a . To meet this challenge , Komatsu will proudly provide Adani with the largest ultra-class haulage fleet ever seen in the company ’ s local history .
Timed to address the needs of the Carmichael Coal project , Komatsu has developed an Enhanced 960 ultra-class product that will increase haulage capacity and the overall productivity of the mine . Coupled with Komatsu ’ s low maintenance intensity and guaranteed lifecycle expense , the Enhanced product offers the highest efficiency , lowestrisk solution for Adani and the Carmichael Coal project ’ s myriad stakeholders .
Based on the 960E , the Enhanced 960 is capable of delivering a markedly increased 360 metric tonne payload . The enhanced unit has also received a host of supporting upgrades to enable the increase in payload capacity , including upgraded wheel motors .
Komatsu ’ s proven 930E-4SE is based on the venerable 930E and is fitted with the 960E ’ s 3,500Hp dual stage turbocharged V18 engine , critically providing an increased average speed on grade for deep pit operations .
Reflecting Komatsu ’ s global technology leadership , the Enhanced 960 and the 930E-4SE will be provided to Adani with autonomous capability . While the products will not initially operate as an autonomous haulage fleet , the capability to upgrade the ultra-class trucks to autonomous in future will form a key differentiator to the Carmichael Coal project .
The longstanding relationship with Adani is of the highest priority to Komatsu , encompassing direct CEO to CEO communications between Adani Mining Australia CEO Jeyakumar Janakaraj and Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd CEO Sean Taylor .
Mr Taylor believes that the partnership with Adani and Komatsu ’ s involvement in the Carmichael Coal project is among the most significant relationships in the company ’ s local history .
“ Adani and the Carmichael Coal project are changing the direction of the Australian mining industry . This project is of critical importance and this relationship reflects the confidence that Adani has in Komatsu ’ s proven reputation . The efficacy of the Enhanced 960 and 930E-4SE mining haul trucks demonstrate our global commitment to this project .”
“ Every Komatsu customer is unique in their needs . While Adani ’ s requirements are significant in volume , Komatsu ’ s attention to detail and drive to provide effective solutions for our customers has earned us an opportunity to supply what I believe are the most technologically advanced ultra-class trucks in the world . Komatsu Australia ’ s role is to ensure we add the human dimension to complement our fantastic products . Our partnership with Adani extends from coalface to CEO . Together , we will ensure we are building a genuine future for Queensland and Australia ,” said Mr Taylor .
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