Sandvik signs major Mining Systems order
Sandvik Mining has entered an agreement for the delivery of a large materials handling and crushing system for acopper mine with a customer in South America.
The contract will be performed jointly with a local partner, the value of the Sandvik share of the contract exceeds 900 MSEK and will contribute to Sandvik Mining's business during the years 2012 until 2013.
The order includes the design, supply and installation of a crushing and conveying system, including primary in-pit crushers, overland conveyors, a secondary and tertiary crushing and screening plant including all auxiliaryequipment and electrical instrumentation and control systems.
"The size and complexity of this system and the fact that Sandvik provides a complete integrated system of Sandvik mining equipment on a complete turn-key solution basis demonstrates Sandvik Mining's capability todeliver wide-ranging hightech solutions in the area of continuous mining and materials handling systems for surface mining applications", says Gary Hughes, President of the Sandvik Mining business area.
Sandvik AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 07.45 CET on 19 July 2012.
For further information please contact:
Gary Hughes
Senior Vice President Sales
Sandvik Mining
tel +31 207 091 350
Magnus Larsson
Vice President Investor Relations
Sandvik AB
tel +46 26 26 09 37