Qube has welcomed a new Volvo FH16 prime mover to its fleet as part of an extended partnership with Pilbara Minerals.
The new FH16 will operate 24 hours a day in support of Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora Operation.
It replaces a Qube vehicle that has been hauling for the Western Australian fleet since first production in 2018 with over two million kilometres.
The Yindyamarra-wrapped truck is part of a Qube fleet dedicated to Pilbara Minerals, and has been specifically designed to transport spodumene concentrate from the Pilgangoora Operation to Port Hedland for storage and shipping.
It features artwork by Wiradjuri and Sydney-based artist Darren Charlwood, commissioned as part of Qube’s 2023 Reconciliation Action Plan.
Qube Pilbara Logistics Manager, Byron Messer, said Qube was pleased to dedicate one of its wrapped trucks to Pilbara Minerals to mark the extended partnership.
“Qube truly values the opportunity to continue managing the haulage, stockpile, storage facilities and vessel loading for Pilbara Minerals,” he said.
“We are excited to support Pilbara Minerals’ growth and expansion projects into the future, as the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation, and are pleased to dedicate this fantastic truck to its Pilgangoora Operation, given what it represents for us.”
Pilbara Minerals Executive General Manager Operations, Brett McFadgen, said the extension to the haulage services agreement with Qube followed an extensive evaluation process.
“As a valued partner of Pilbara Minerals since 2018, Qube has been part of our growth journey and is an integral part of the concentrate and logistics supply chain, ensuring our product safely gets from our mine site to Port Hedland,” he said.
“They handle our concentrate product on site, transport it to Port Hedland, manage our storage facility and load our vessels.
“The special edition truck was a welcome addition to site and it’s been great to see the artwork on the truck as it’s travelling around our operation.”