en.Wedoany.com Reported - Mining company Thiess has deployed a fourth Liebherr R 9800 excavator at the Lake Vermont mine in Queensland, Australia, to enhance loading capacity and meet Jellinbah Group's production requirements.

This deployment aims to support the mine's ongoing operations while reflecting Thiess's continued investment in mining equipment, operational efficiency, and long-term performance. Nick Brown, Thiess's General Manager for Eastern Australia, stated that the new excavator will boost the mine's production capacity. Brown said that with the fourth R 9800 (Liebherr's flagship excavator) in operation, the mine is equipped with the capability and capacity for safe and efficient operations. The excavator can excavate approximately 3,000 cubic meters (BCM) per hour, equivalent to 16.8 million BCM per year, supporting the project's long-term production strategy.

The Liebherr R 9800 is equipped with a 47.5-cubic-meter bucket and powered by two Cummins QSK60 engines, delivering a total power of 4,000 horsepower, making it suitable for large-scale mining operations. This deployment is based on a partnership between Thiess and Liebherr spanning over 30 years. The Thiess Group currently operates 10 R 9800 excavators across its global projects, with four located at Lake Vermont. Thiess stated that the expanded fleet will provide the scale, reliability, and performance needed to support ongoing operations, and the company will continue to invest in equipment and long-term partnerships to create value for its clients.

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