Sandvik Mining has entered an agreement for the delivery of a large materials handling and crushing system for a copper mine with a customer in South America.

The contract will be performed jointly with a local partner, the value of the Sandvik share of the contract exceeds 900 MSEK and will contribute to Sandvik Mining?s business during the years 2012 until 2013.

The order includes the design, supply and installation of a crushing and conveying system, including primary in-pit crushers, overland conveyors, a secondary and tertiary crushing and screening plant including all auxiliary equipment and electrical instrumentation and control systems.