A Salute to a Linder Customer: OceanaGold Haile Gold Mine

OceanaGold’s Haile Gold Mine in Kershaw, S.C., hosted its annual fall event for employees and their families. Child-friendly activities included sifting for gold, digging for treasure, painting pumpkins, playing cornhole and bingo and touring facilities. Guests were also treated to door prizes and lunch. Getting the opportunity to climb aboard and learn more about the mine’s new Komatsu 730E-10 electric-drive mining truck was also a popular activity.

“OceanaGold gives family members a chance to come out and see the equipment that they hear us talk about at home,” said Operator Robbie Reed. “Representatives who operate the equipment were available to answer any questions. It was a fun day with plenty of activities for the kids.”

The 730E-10 is a recent addition to the Haile team and served as a centerpiece for the event. For Reed, the addition of the truck is a testament to the mine’s success and commitment to employee safety.

“Komatsu simplified the machine to make it driver-friendly, which means it takes less time to train operators,” explained Reed. “It’s a super truck that could revolutionize the mine.”

Haile Gold Mine’s relationship with Linder Industrial Machinery is a recent one.

“The switch from mechanical to electric-drive trucks has been a big change for everyone on-site,” added Linder Sales Rep Michael Malloy. “Komatsu and Linder have provided training to help the operators with the transition. We’re excited about the future of our partnership with OceanaGold as the mine continues to grow.”