Brand News｜Record-Breaking! XCMG Clinches the Largest-Ever Export Order for Green Mining Equipment
XCMG and the Australian company Fortescue recently held a grand signing ceremony in Beijing for a strategic cooperation agreement on green mining equipment solutions. Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG and XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., and Dr. Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman of Fortescue, jointly signed an equipment order contract for new energy mining equipment. From 2028 to 2030, XCMG will supply Fortescue with 150 to 200 units of 240T, battery-electric haul trucks. This marks China’s largest-ever export order for green mining machinery.
On September 26, during the United Nations General Assembly, Fortescue formally announced in New York that it had signed a supply contract with XCMG for new energy mining equipment.
Building a Green Milestone Together
Clinching China’s largest-ever export order for green mining equipment is a milestone of profound significance for XCMG. The shipment will meet nearly half of Fortescue’s future requirements for a fleet of 240T, battery-electric haul trucks. They will serve Fortescue’s iron ore mining and support the company in meeting its zero-carbon emission target for land-based operations by 2030.
The mining sector worldwide is in the midst of a green revolution, and the transition to zero carbon has become a shared consensus across the sector. As a global mining giant, Fortescue was among the first in the sector to set a target of complete decarbonization by 2030, aiming to eliminate fossil fuels from its iron ore operations. This “blueprint” for a green transition aligns closely with XCMG’s vision for zero-carbon, smart mining. XCMG remains committed to advancing global best practices in zero-carbon, smart mining. With a sharp focus on the “artificial intelligence + mining machinery” pathway, the company has built deep expertise across the full suite of surface and underground processes and provides global customers with comprehensive, proven, leading, and deployment-ready turnkey solutions for zero-carbon, smart mining.
Setting a New Value Benchmark
The collaboration is not a debut for the two companies. At bauma CHINA in Shanghai last November, XCMG and Fortescue signed an order, which at the time set the record for the largest export contract of Chinese electric mining machinery.
The conclusion of this strategic agreement is more than a step up in scale. It also signals strong recognition and affirmation from a global mining giant for XCMG’s full value-chain innovation strengths in the field of green mining. The partnership now forms an essential component of Fortescue’s global green strategy in action. With world-class mining equipment and technologies, XCMG is providing Fortescue with solid support as it accelerates the commercialization of industrial decarbonization. Together, both parties will advance high-quality, sustainable development across the global mining sector.
Jointly Embracing a Zero-Carbon Future
From the world’s first best-practice model for smart mining at China Huaneng’s Yimin Mine to XCMG Mining Machinery serving mining sites across Africa, Europe, and the Americas; from XCMG winning the “Decarbonising Mining Awards 2025” to being named among the world’s top four manufacturers of open-pit mining equipment, XCMG has long embraced the mission of “Empower Solid Future” to help customers unlock greater value. Beyond forging a deep partnership, XCMG and Fortescue will jointly explore green, low-carbon technologies and the development of the new energy sector in a concerted response to the global climate challenge. We believe that with the combined efforts of both parties, this partnership will deliver best-in-class solutions for the green transition in the global mining sector and set a benchmark for building a greener planet and a better home for humanity.
Together, we embark on a new journey toward zero-carbon mining,
planting the seeds of green growth and hope in fertile ground,
and lighting the path ahead with partnership and shared success!
About Fortescue:
Fortescue, headquartered in Western Australia, is one of the world’s largest iron ore producers. The company is now transforming into a global company focused on green technologies, energy and metals. By phasing out fossil fuels, Fortescue aims to achieve true zero emissions across its land-based iron ore operations in Australia by 2030, and to help drive decarbonization in the heavy industry through the development of green energy technology solutions.
