News & press releases

Press releases | 08/03/2021

Liebherr USA, Co. announces new Managing Director

Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Friedrich as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co., the sales and service organization based in Newport News, Virginia. Friedrich will be taking over the role previously held by Peter Mayr. Find out more

News | 08/03/2021

Kai Friedrich appointed new Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co.

Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Friedrich as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co., the sales and service organization based in Newport News, Virginia. Friedrich will be taking over the role previously held by Peter Mayr. Find out more

Press releases | 07/15/2021

Liebherr to present its latest innovations at MINExpo 2021

Liebherr will showcase its latest innovative equipment, technology, and services for the mining industry at MINExpo International® in Las Vegas, USA, from September 13–15, 2021. Covering a total area of more than 28,000 sq. ft (2,600m2), Liebherr booth #7627 will present advancements from its Mining, Mobile Cranes, and Components product segments. Find out more

Press releases | 05/26/2021

Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck

Liebherr is extending its product offering with the T 274, a class-leading 305 t / 336 tons haul truck. This new truck bridges the gap between the highly successful T 284 (363 t / 400 tons) and the upgraded T 264 (240 t / 265 tons). Find out more

Press releases | 04/09/2021

Two new local zero emission excavators from Liebherr: R 976-E and R 980 SME-E electric crawler excavators

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The latest electric excavators to be developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France, they are not just converted diesel machines. The excavators and their electric power system were designed and produced entirely by Liebherr. Find out more

Press releases | 04/01/2021

Liebherr R 9600 excavators perform in Australia

Liebherr’s new 600-tonne mining excavator, the R 9600, enters the market backed by experience in the field at two Australian mines: BHP’s South Flank iron ore mine and Coronado’s Curragh North metallurgical coal mine operated by Thiess. Find out more

Press releases | 03/24/2021

Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market. Find out more

News | 02/16/2021

Liebherr Mining Extends its Operator Training Simulator Offer

Advanced operator training simulators are essential for honing the skills of workers operating heavy mining equipment. Liebherr offers a combination of simulation and instructor-led training to elevate operators to the target level of production, performance, and machine care. Find out more

News | 02/11/2021

First R 9150B Mining excavator in the U.S

The first Liebherr R 9150B hydraulic mining excavator in electric configuration is currently in operation in the United States. Last year, Youngquist Brothers received their newest Liebherr hydraulic mining excavator, the R 9150B E, which is the first in the U.S. market and in the world. The new R 9150B E joins an R 994 E currently owned and operated by Youngquist Brothers and is a primary producer for the mine today. Find out more

Press releases | 01/27/2021

River transportation, a long lasting success for Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar

Each year, about 1,000 so-called "exceptional" trucks were needed to transport the mining machines assembled by Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS to the Belgian seaports to join mine sites around the world (Australia, Africa, Asia etc.). Find out more