Normet has secured a strategic contract to supply a complete fleet of subway ancillary equipment to South32’s Hermosa project, located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The agreement includes 35 mobile units and 9 power systems, incorporating SmartDrive electrical operating technologies to advance the sustainability of the project.
In parallel to the contract, Normet participated in the groundbreaking for a new remote operations center called Centro. This facility will allow operators to control machinery located 25 miles underground from a modern office environment. Centro is expected to house up to 200 workers on various shifts in areas such as geosciences, engineering and logistics.
A fleet designed for operational efficiency
The contract covers a wide range of Normet’s mobile solutions, including the multifunctional carrier Multimec MF 100 SDUtimec MF 500 SD transmixers, Utimec MF 205 PER SD transport vehicles, Charmec MF 605 V LE SD explosives loaders, scissor lifts and concrete pulverizers, among others. This specialized fleet meets the needs of the project for safe and efficient operation.
Delivery of the equipment will be distributed in phases, starting in 2026 and ending in 2030. This long-term planning will allow South32 to progressively integrate the new technology into its operations, aligning field development with automation, digitalization and environmental responsibility standards.
A partnership that underlines Normet’s technological leadership
This contract reaffirms Normet’s position as a leading provider of subway mining solutions. It also marks a step forward in the collaboration with South32, in a context where innovation and sustainability define the mining of the future.
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