Liebherr to deliver fleet of mining excavators to Glencore’s Australian mines

Growing Liebherr presence in the Hunter Valley​

Glencore’s Hunter Valley operations in New South Wales — Ravensworth, United Wambo, Bulga, and Mount Owen — received two of the 17 excavators in 2024 and will collectively receive 12 of the 17 machine deliveries by the end of 2026.​

Liebherr-Australia has already commissioned multiple units in the region. The two delivered in 2024 were an R 9600 and an R 9400 for Ravensworth — the first Liebherr machines to ever operate at that site. So far this year, an R 9600 and an R 9400 have been delivered to United Wambo. Still to be commissioned this year are three R 9600s and an R 9400 for Bulga, which will all be equipped with Liebherr D9812 engines. There will also be deliveries of an R 9800 for Ravensworth and an R 9100 for Mount Owen in 2025, with two additional R 9400s for Ravensworth to be delivered in 2026.​

“Delivering multiple machines to Glencore over the past eight months, some of which were the first to be introduced to Ravensworth, was a testament to our high-performing product portfolio and also marked an important milestone in our partnership,” says Boitano.

All of these excavators will be supported by Liebherr-Australia’s Mount Thorley branch, which will provide specialist technicians, proactive maintenance planning, and tailored upskilling initiatives for operators and site personnel.

Working together in Queensland

In Queensland, Liebherr-Australia commissioned a brand-new R 9600 for Glencore’s Hail Creek operation in February this year – the first Liebherr machine for this site — with a second R 9600 added in July and another to follow in 2026. All three of these machines are powered by Liebherr’s D9812 engines. Glencore’s Rolleston site will also receive two R 9600s in 2026. These R 9600s will be supported by Liebherr-Australia’s Mackay branch, which will provide embedded Liebherr technicians, on-the-ground technical support, and comprehensive operator and technical training programs.

“Our partnership with Glencore is built on trust, technology, and long-term value,” says Boitano. “This agreement lays a solid foundation for our future with Glencore, and we’re excited about more machines coming in 2026 and 2027, with the potential for further expansion. For now, production and reliability are what matter most, and we’re proud to play a role in delivering both. Together, we’re building a long-term partnership.”