Adani Mining owner of the $16.5bn Carmichael coal project in Australia, has placed an order with Komatsu for 55 units of its 960E-2 and 930E-4SE super-large dump trucks, due for delivery in the second half of 2016. The mine is expected to produce 60 million tonne of coal per year and create 10,000 jobs in Australia.

The deal with Komatsu is one of the last remaining pieces for the project, after Adani contracted Downer EDI to work on the mine infrastructure, and POSCO to handle the EPC for a new rail line connecting the project to existing transport links. Adani is expected to sign deals for the coal handling plant and mine construction later this year. Upon completion, the mine is expected to produce 60 million tonne of coal a year, with an estimated operating life of 90 years.