Liebherr supports breast cancer research

Liebherr-Australia has unveiled a $50,000 cheque to the National Breast Cancer Foundation at Hancock Iron Ore’s Roy Hill mine in WA. 

The donation amount was based on the number of buckets of material moved by a Liebherr R 9800 excavator at the site during the month of June as part of the Every Bucket Counts campaign. 

 Liebherr-Australia managing director Trent Wehr says the company is proud to support the initiative and efforts to support breast cancer research and improve patient care in Australia. 

“Our Every Bucket Counts campaign with Hancock Iron Ore reflects how we support our people and communities and demonstrates that Liebherr-Australia’s relationship with our customers goes beyond supplying mining equipment,” he said. 

The pink R 9800 at the heart of the campaign was the second of three excavators Liebherr-Australia has delivered to Roy Hill mine in recent months, with the first, an R 9400, delivered in late 2024 and the third machine, a second R 9800, in May this year. 

Hancock Iron ore chief operating officer Dale Harris says the partnership is defined not just by exceptional operational outcomes but by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and families affected by breast cancer. 

“Our collaboration with Liebherr-Australia on the striking pink counterweight and bucket on the R 9800 is another global first,’ he said. 

The performance of the R 9800 played a key role in the success of this campaign by surpassing its scheduled production targets for June. 

“We’re proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in our partnership with Hancock Iron Ore so far and are excited to see what comes of this partnership in the future,’ Mr Wehr said.