Thiess has mobilised a fourth Liebherr R 9800 excavator at the Lake Vermont mine in Queensland, boosting loading capacity as it continues to deliver production requirements for Jellinbah Group.
The deployment is designed to support ongoing operations at the mine while reflecting Thiess’ continued investment in mining equipment, operational efficiency and long-term performance.
Thiess general manager – Australia East Nick Brown said the additional excavator would strengthen the site’s production capability.
“The mobilisation of a fourth R 9800, Liebherr’s largest flagship excavator, ensures the site has the capacity and capability to deliver operations safely and efficiently,” Brown said.
“The excavator moves around 3,000 bank cubic metres (BCM) per hour – equivalent to 16.8 million BCM annually – enabling us to support the project’s long-term production strategy.”
The Liebherr R 9800 is equipped with a 47.5 cubic metre bucket and powered by two Cummins QSK60 engines delivering a combined 4,000 horsepower for large-scale mining operations.
The deployment builds on Thiess’ partnership with Liebherr, which spans more than 30 years. Thiess Group now operates 10 R 9800 excavators across its global projects, including four at Lake Vermont.
Thiess said the expanded fleet will provide the scale, reliability and performance required to support ongoing operations, with the company continuing to invest in equipment and long-term partnerships to deliver value for its clients.
