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Germany
Press releases | 19/09/2025
Liebherr delivers 1000 EC-H to Centinela Cooper Mine in Chile
- New 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic supports construction works as part of the “Nueva Centinela” project
- Deployment at one of South America’s most significant mines to expand processing capacity
- Project strengthens safe, efficient and sustainable copper production in the long term
The Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic high-top crane has been successfully delivered to the Centinela Mine in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Deployed as part of Antofagasta Minerals’ “Nueva Centinela” project, the crane will play a key role in expanding production capacity and securing a sustainable supply of raw materials.
Together with partner Fluor-Salfa, Liebherr Chile has completed the assembly and commissioning of a 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic at the Centinela Mine site. The large-scale “Nueva Centinela” project is considered a milestone for copper production in Chile: it is set to double the mine’s processing capacity and extend its operational life by at least 30 years.
Proven EC-H series for mining applications
The 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic is one of the most powerful models in the EC-H series, delivering outstanding lifting capacity, reach and precision. At Centinela, the crane will primarily support construction activities as well as operations in milling, crushing and flotation. The 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic will not only be deployed during the construction phase but will also remain on site long-term. For more than 30 years, the crane will support the regular maintenance and modernisation of the facilities. This long-term integration is a unique feature and underlines the importance of Liebherr cranes in ensuring safe and efficient operations in mining.
The EC-H series has already established itself as a reliable solution across numerous mining projects throughout the American continent, both in the construction of new facilities and in the maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Acknowledgement to project partners
Special thanks go to the teams at Liebherr Chile and Fluor-Salfa, whose expertise and commitment ensured the successful delivery of the project. Their close collaboration was instrumental in commissioning the 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic under challenging conditions.
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