Recently, XCMG and Australia’s Fortescue held a grand signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation agreement on green mining equipment solutions in Beijing.
Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery, and Dr. Andrew Forrest, executive chairman of Ford River Group, jointly signed a new energy mining equipment supply contract.
XCMG will provide 150 to 200 240-ton pure electric mining trucks to Ford River Group from 2028 to 2030.
This is the largest green mining machinery export order signed by China so far.
Building green milestones together
This time, China’s largest green mining equipment export order was settled at XCMG, which is of milestone significance.
This batch of equipment will meet nearly half of Ford River Group’s future equipment needs for its 240-ton pure electric mining truck fleet, serving iron ore mining operations and helping it achieve its 2030 zero-carbon emissions target for land operations.
The global mining industry is undergoing a green revolution, and zero-carbon transformation has become an industry consensus.
As a global mining giant, Ford River Group is the first in the industry to propose a complete decarbonization target by 2030, and plans to completely eliminate the use of fossil fuels in iron ore operations. Its green transformation “blueprint” is deeply consistent with XCMG’s zero-carbon smart mine development concept.
XCMG has always been committed to the best practices of global zero-carbon smart mines, focusing deeply on the direction of “artificial intelligence + mining machinery”, deeply cultivating a full range of above- and underground processes, and providing global customers with complete, mature, leading and implementable zero-carbon smart mine complete solutions.
Creating new heights of value
This is not the “first show” of cooperation between the two parties.
At the Bauma Shanghai held in November last year, XCMG signed an order with Ford River Group, setting a record for the largest export order of China’s electric mining machinery at that time.
The conclusion of this strategic cooperation agreement is not only an “upgrade” in the scale of cooperation, but also represents the global mining giant’s high recognition and affirmation of XCMG’s innovative advantages in the entire value chain in the field of green mining.
This cooperation has become an important part of the implementation of Ford River Group’s global green strategy.
With its world-leading mining equipment and technology, XCMG provides solid support for Ford River Group in accelerating the commercialization process of industrial decarbonization. The two parties will also work together to promote high-quality and sustainable development of the global mining industry.
Together for a new zero-carbon future
From China Huaneng Yimin Mine’s best practice example of the world’s first smart mine to XCMG’s mining machinery footprints in mining areas in Africa, Europe and America, from XCMG winning the “2025 Mining Decarbonization Award” to being selected into the top four global open-pit mining equipment manufacturers.
XCMG has always taken “leading engineering technology and equipping for a better future” as its mission to help customers realize greater value.
XCMG and Ford River Group have not only established a profound cooperative relationship, but will also jointly explore the development of green and low-carbon technologies and new energy industries to respond to global climate challenges.
It is believed that with the efforts of both parties, the best solution will be provided for the green transformation of the global mining industry and a demonstration for the construction of a green earth and a better home for mankind.
Let’s join hands to embark on a new journey of zero-carbon mining, let greenness and hope take root in the fertile fields, and let cooperation and win-win illuminate the road to the future!
About Fortescue:
Fortescue is one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, headquartered in Western Australia.
Currently, Ford River is transforming into a global green technology, energy and metals company, aiming to achieve true zero emissions from its Australian iron ore onshore operations by 2030 by eliminating fossil fuels, and leading the decarbonization of heavy industry by developing green energy technology solutions.
