BelAZ Delivers 130–240-Tonne Mining Trucks to Kuzbass and Ural Mines

BelAZ Ships Ultra-Heavy Trucks to Siberian Coal and Ural Ore Mines

Belarusian mining truck manufacturer BELAZ said on 12 August that it has shipped ultra-heavy quarry dump trucks with carrying capacities of 130 to 240 tonnes to mining companies in Russia's Kemerovo and Sverdlovsk regions.

The coal producer Kuzbassrazrezugol received 220-tonne BELAZ-7530G and 240-tonne BELAZ-7531 trucks for its coal mines. Separately, in the south of Kemerovo region, the company reported a delivery of 15 BELAZ-7513D trucks with 130-tonne capacity.

Outside Kuzbass, eight 130-tonne trucks in two versions — the BELAZ-7513T and the BELAZ-7513D — were shipped to Sverdlovsk region, which hosts ore mining operations. The announcement did not disclose contract values or delivery timelines.

BELAZ describes itself as one of the world's largest producers of quarry dump trucks and transport equipment for mining and construction. Before Western sanctions, the company said it held roughly 30% of the global market for ultra-heavy quarry trucks.

Why Russian Miners Are Refreshing Fleets with BelAZ

Why Russian miners are turning to BelAZ

The deliveries point to continued fleet renewal among Russian coal and ore producers. The mix of 130-, 220- and 240-tonne trucks fits the needs of deep open-pit operations, where larger haulage capacity can reduce the cost per tonne moved. The company's statement does not say why these specific models were chosen, but the capacity range indicates that customers are replacing equipment for heavy, high-volume haulage rather than making only a small top-up purchase.

The reference to BelAZ's pre-sanctions 30% global share is significant context. With Western mining-equipment suppliers less accessible to Russian customers after sanctions, BelAZ remains a familiar source of ultra-class trucks, even though the company has itself lost access to some Western markets.

Where Kuzbassrazrezugol fits

Kuzbassrazrezugol's receipt of 220- and 240-tonne trucks suggests an emphasis on high-capacity haulage at its coal mines. The south Kuzbass batch of 15 mid-size 130-tonne trucks points to a broader fleet refresh across different mine profiles within the same coal basin.

What the Sverdlovsk delivery indicates

Shipping eight 130-tonne trucks to Sverdlovsk shows that BelAZ's current Russian business extends beyond the coal-heavy Kuzbass basin into ore-mining territory. The use of two model versions implies that different site conditions or customer specifications exist among the region's mining enterprises.

What the BelAZ Deliveries Mean for Mining Operators and Suppliers

The announcement gives mining operators and equipment suppliers concrete signals about where demand is appearing.

• For mining companies in Kemerovo and Sverdlovsk regions: the availability of 130- to 240-tonne BelAZ models in current shipments is relevant for replacement planning, but the absence of disclosed pricing means any purchasing decision still requires direct commercial proposals.
• For fleet planners at large open-pit coal operations: Kuzbassrazrezugol's receipt of 220- and 240-tonne trucks provides a reference case for high-capacity haulage in deep pits.
• For equipment suppliers and distributors: the 15-truck delivery to south Kuzbass and the eight-truck Sverdlovsk order indicate active fleet renewal in both regions, not an isolated one-off purchase.
• For investors and analysts tracking BelAZ: future shipment announcements should be read as evidence of Russian mining demand, though the lack of contract values and delivery schedules limits any estimate of revenue impact.