Epiroc’s Minetruck MT65 S.
The agreement includes the delivery of Minetruck MT65 S haulers, each with a 65-tonne capacity, designed for large-scale underground mining with a focus on safety, productivity, and operator comfort. Epiroc will also provide service support and spare parts to ensure operational reliability.
Additionally, Pucobre will implement Epiroc’s digital solutions, including Fleet+ and Fleet+ ShiftGoals, accessible via the My Epiroc interface. These tools enable advanced monitoring and performance tracking, improving fleet utilization, reducing fuel consumption, and enhancing operator safety. The Asset Health Information Service will provide high-frequency sensor data and alerts, further optimizing machine performance and supporting Pucobre’s sustainability goals by lowering emissions.
Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO, stated: “We are happy to strengthen our collaboration with Pucobre further as it upgrades its mines to become even more modern, cost efficient and sustainable. By adding on our leading digital solutions, Pucobre will achieve long-term efficiency gains, and even better progress towards its sustainability goals.”
Sebastián Ríos, Pucobre’s CEO, commented: “At Pucobre, we are committed to driving more modern, safer and more sustainable mining operations. The addition of the MT65 S fleet and Epiroc’s digital solutions will allow us to optimise our processes, reduce costs and advance our environmental goals with cutting-edge technology.”
In a separate development, Epiroc recently expanded its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India, adding 5,280 square meters to its existing plant. The expanded site will produce rock reinforcement products to enhance mine safety and rotary and down-the-hole drilling tools for efficient operations.
This order strengthens Epiroc’s partnership with Pucobre, supporting Chile’s mining sector with advanced equipment and technology. By integrating digital solutions and high-capacity trucks, Pucobre aims to improve operational efficiency and environmental performance, contributing to sustainable mining practices in the region.
