Jump to content
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology

Sandvik receives large order from Shandong Gold

Sandvik Mining and Construction has received a contract from Shandong Gold to deliver 20 mining machines to the three mines operation in Shandong province in China. Sanshandao, Jiaojia and Xinscheng mines are located in gold mining area north coast on Shandong peninsula, nearby Laizhou city, whose end product is gold. Chinese gold output is standing No.1 in the world and in 2010, the mining gold in Shandong Gold Group has reached 24.29 tons. The contract is valued at over CNY66 million (7 million Euros). All units are under contract of sale.

The fleet deliveries for the equipment are scheduled to take place before end of 2012, and will be comprised of Sandvik drill rigs, loaders and trucks.

The new machines will provide improved reliability and operating performance for the mine along with a wide range of productivity features. The contract represents the largest single order ever for the mining units in China and solidifies Sandvik's position as China's leading provider of mining technology.

"Sandvik was initially selected as we demonstrated a low risk option, an excellent understanding of their operations and the ability to deliver on all the required machines and services. This is a win-win and we look forward to our continuing relationship with Shandong Gold", said Schubert Huang, General Manager of Hard Rock Mining, Vice President of Sandvik Mining and Construction Region EAS.

Established in 1996, Shandong Gold Group is a large-scale state-owned enterprise directly affiliated with Shandong Provincial Government, which is also among one of the 520 enterprises and Chinese top-500 enterprises strongly supported by the State Government. Depending on its superior geological and historical advantages, Shandong Gold Group owns not only the most comprehensive industrial chain, the largest and highest concentrated gold base with advanced professional technology, but mining group and resources reserve well-known home and abroad, with gold production, resources reserve, economic benefit, scientific level and talent advantages among the top within the same field in China.

For further information, please contact:

Roy Jia
Marketing Communication Manager
Sandvik Mining and Construction EAS Region
Email: roy.jia@sandvik.com

We would like your consent

Sandvik and our vendors use cookies (and similar technologies) to collect and process personal data (such as device identifiers, IP addresses, and website interactions) for essential site functions, analyzing site performance, personalizing content, and delivering targeted ads. Some cookies are necessary and can’t be turned off, while others are used only if you consent. The consent-based cookies help us support Sandvik and individualize your website experience. You may accept or reject all such cookies by clicking the appropriate button below. You can also consent to cookies based on their purposes via the manage cookies link below. Visit our cookie privacy policy for more details on how we use cookies.