Epiroc has received an order from Sibanye-Stillwater to supply underground mining equipment for a platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Sibanye-Stillwater will deploy the machinery at the Siphumelele shaft as part of an initiative to mechanise mining operations at the site.
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The agreement covers a range of equipment including LHD 5.5 LP low-profile loaders, UV42 utility vehicles and a collection of UV42 cassettes.
These loaders and utility vehicles are intended for use in mining environments with narrow veins, supporting both operational safety and productivity.
Delivery of the ordered machinery is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Sibanye-Stillwater Southern Africa operations chief operating officer Richard Cox said: “The investment in Siphumelele is an important example of our strategic focus on extending mine life and unlocking additional value from our existing ore reserves.
“Epiroc’s low-profile fleet is well suited to the mining conditions at Siphumelele and will support the safe and efficient execution of this strategically important project.”
The UV42 utility vehicles are designed to support underground operations, maintenance and logistics. The interchangeable cassettes are used for transporting items such as personnel, tools and explosives.
The LHD 5.5 LP loader and associated equipment stem from Epiroc’s 2023 acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, which broadened Epiroc’s range of underground solutions for the mining sector.
Epiroc stated that the new equipment order further advances its involvement in critical mine support activities.
Epiroc president and CEO Helena Hedblom said: “We are proud to support the Siphumelele operation as it starts to use mechanised equipment. It will strengthen Sibanye-Stillwater’s continuous efforts to be as safe and productive as possible.”
Epiroc recently received an order valued at approximately $64m (Skr610m) from MMG for underground mining equipment to be used at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in north-west Botswana.
