Epiroc recently extended its Live Work Elimination (LWE) product portfolio by releasing several cutting-edge products the company said will add to mines’ safe productivity. The supplier, which has a 2030 sustainability target, is pushing toward its People – Health – Safety initiative to have no work-related injuries. To contribute to this, Epiroc established a “Live Work Elimination” program, which is…
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Epiroc has successfully deployed the first Boltec M10 Battery rig in the U.S. at Nevada Gold Mines, aligning with the industry’s shift toward cleaner and more efficient technologies. Full story.
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Epiroc has agreed to acquire Canadian-based Yieldpoint, which provides advanced ground support solutions that strengthen safety for mining and civil engineering applications, for an undisclosed amount. “Proper ground support is crucial to safe mining and infrastructure operations. Yieldpoint’s smart and robust monitoring solutions complement our ground support offering well, and expand our portfolio of digital solutions,” said Helena Hedblom, Epiroc…
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Epiroc has opened the doors to its new Surface Mining Competency Center in Tucson, Ariz., which the OEM is calling a significant strategic advancement. Full story.
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Epiroc has released the fourth generation of its Titan Collision Avoidance System (CAS), bringing significant advancements to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining environments. “The Generation 4 Titan CAS is an advanced system that raises the bar for safety and efficiency. It has been designed to meet the latest industry requirements and incorporates state-of-the-art technology to ensure optimal performance,”…
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ABB is collaborating with equipment maker Epiroc and miner Boliden for a milestone project it says will help advance the mine of the future: the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system. This is a leap ahead for mining electrification, the group said, contributing to significant reductions in carbon emissions and boosts for worker health and safety. The underground hauling fleet…
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Epiroc has launched its latest electric-driven drills, the Pit Viper 271 XC E, Pit Viper 275 XC E, and the Pit Viper 291 E. The trio are part of the company’s Smart and Green Series, delivering the same performance with zero exhaust emissions, zero fuel consumption, and a lower carbon footprint. The Pit Viper 271 XC E is capable of…
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Equipment maker Epiroc has selected Wayne Symes to be president of its underground division and a member of its group management, effective April 1. Symes will step into the seat in replacement of Sami Niiranen, who previously announced his departure from the company, and was most recently Epiroc’s vice president of global customer relationships. He will be based in Sweden. …
Read MoreThe Epiroc Scooptram ST1030 loader is at the heart of a large equipment order placed by Shandong Gold Group in China for use at three of its operations in the country. Epiroc confirmed the deal specifically includes the Minetruck MT2200 hauler, Scooptram ST1030 and Scooptram ST3.5 loaders, Boomer 282 face drilling rig and Boltec S1K rock reinforcement rig to expand…
Read MoreEpiroc is expanding its digital solutions in the surface mining industry. The launch includes the new release for safe blasting, Blast Support. The offering entails a new release of Situational Awareness, which has a new feature with the capability to direct warning messages to people located in defined risk zones. “With over 10 years of experience and 40-plus installations globally,…
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