Sandvik Mining and Construction receives large orders in Chile
Sandvik Mining and Construction, through Sandvik Chile S.A., has received several major equipment orders for the underground mines of the Chilean copper mining giant Codelco.
The value of these orders amounts to SEK 60 M (USD 5.8 M). The orders involve Toro underground loaders, Rammer breaker boom systems and Roxon materials handling components. The equipment will be delivered during 2002 to Codelco's El Teniente and El Salvador divisions.
"These orders strengthen our leading position in the Chilean underground mining operations. Being able to offer a combination of highly productive products and services, Sandvik Mining and Construction is adding value to our customers efforts to further develop and rationalize their mining processes", says Anders Ilstam, President of Sandvik Mining and Construction.