Ok Tedi Mining has officially commissioned its new Mine Operations Workshop, named “Workshop 50” in honor of Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary. The facility is purpose-built to support the maintenance of the miner’s recently introduced fleet of XDE 260 XCMG electric trucks.
Workshop 50 represents a major step forward in strengthening Ok Tedi’s mining operations, offering increased capacity and tailored facilities to service the larger and more advanced truck fleet.
Ok Tedi anticipates having a fleet of 15 electric trucks in operation by the end of the year. The company currently operates 10 electric trucks, with an additional five being assembled. These trucks, purchased from XCMG, are used in mining operations to haul ore and wastes from the mine to the crusher and waste dumps, respectively.
Designed and equipped to meet the unique maintenance needs of the XCMG electric trucks, the workshop will improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
“The new workshop will primarily benefit the Mine Maintenance Department, but its impact will extend across the broader Ok Tedi business by enabling more reliable fleet performance,” said Ok Tedi General Manager Operations Ben Burger.
Source: Ok Tedi Mining