Northern Star Resources Selects Sandvik for Mining Fleet
The mining company ordered 25 specialized underground vehicles to support operations in Australia and Alaska.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Trucks
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Northern Star Resources has contracted Sandvik to provide a new fleet of 25 underground mining units for use at its production sites. The order includes loaders, trucks, and a development jumbo.
Why it matters
The acquisition aims to bolster the operational capacity of Northern Star Resources across its major mining regions in Western Australia and Alaska. Northern Star Mining Services will oversee the maintenance of these assets.
The order consists of 14 Toro LH621i loaders, 10 Toro TH663i trucks, and one Sandvik DD422i development jumbo. These 25 units will serve mines in Kalgoorlie, Yandal, and Pogo.
The players
Northern Star Resources
This global gold mining and production company operates large-scale mine sites across Western Australia and Alaska.
Sandvik
This multinational engineering group specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance equipment for the global mining and construction industries.
The details
Northern Star Mining Services will manage the maintenance and operation of the new fleet to ensure site productivity. The delivery and lifecycle management will be supported by local teams.
Timeline
Deliveries of the equipment are scheduled to begin in June 2027.
The delivery process is expected to conclude in early 2028.
Roadmap
The selection of specialized underground equipment like the Toro TH663i highlights the industry's shift toward high-capacity, automated-ready machinery to maximize extraction efficiency. This move positions Sandvik as a primary technology partner in the ongoing modernization of large-scale mining operations.
For stakeholders, this fleet upgrade indicates a long-term commitment to operational efficiency at key mine sites. The local teams tasked with lifecycle support will play a critical role in minimizing downtime for these high-cost assets.
The takeaway
Large mining operators are increasingly consolidating equipment orders with single manufacturers to streamline maintenance protocols. Standardizing fleets can significantly reduce the complexity of on-site service requirements.
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