Press releases | 01/29/2020 Statement concerning the Carmichael project

In 2019, the Adani Group commissioned Liebherr to supply five mining excavators for the Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin in Central Queensland, Australia. The first excavator has now been assembled on site.

The Mining division of the Liebherr Group develops and manufactures high-tech products in modern production facilities, particularly for quarrying raw materials in surface mining. Decision regarding the approval and realisation of mining projects lie with the relevant national authorities. Liebherr is responsible for ensuring that the products delivered comply with international standards as well as any site-specific requirements. Liebherr is following the public debate surrounding the Carmichael project, but shall honour its commitments to the Adani Group.

The Liebherr Group employs over 48,000 people in more than 130 companies across all continents. As a technology company Liebherr is not only one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world, but has also been recognised as a specialist in many other areas of technology for decades. Its product portfolio includes maritime cranes, machine tools and automation solutions, aerospace and transportation systems, components for drive and control technology, as well as fridge and freezer units.

As a globally active company, Liebherr has a high level of responsibility. Therefore, the company attaches particular importance to acting with integrity, strict compliance with the applicable laws and the highest level of safety and efficiency of its products. In order to be able to take new directions technologically and set trends, every year Liebherr invests a considerable amount in research and development.

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Philipp  Hirth

Department Head Corporate Communications


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Switzerland