Epiroc announced the formal opening and commencement of operations at its National Competency Center in Elko, Nev. This state-of-the-art facility, located at 403 West Idaho Street, marks a significant strategic achievement for Epiroc USA, enhancing support for mining and exploration customers and providing a solid platform for business growth. Full story.
Read MoreEpiroc has launched the revolutionary Common Automation Panel (CAP) for RCS-based surface drill rigs, the Pit Viper and SmartROC DTH MKII models. CAP enables a transformation in remote control centers, with improved ergonomics and a platform approach to run mixed fleet operations from a single station. The Common Automation Panel is designed for an innovative transformation of the control room.…
Read MoreEpiroc has agreed to acquire the business of Weco Proprietary Ltd., a South African manufacturer of precision-engineered rock drilling parts and provider of related repairs and services. “This acquisition will strengthen our manufacturing capabilities and expand our product portfolio of spare parts in the growing and important African region,” said Helena Hedblom, Epiroc president and CEO. “We look forward to…
Read MoreEpiroc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Byrnecut, one of the world’s largest underground mining contractors, to partner on the development of the next generation of electric drive underground loaders. The companies will work together in partnership to develop and test a proof of concept for the large underground loader segment with the aim of having a diesel-electric…
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Underground mining contractor Byrnecut has ordered a fleet of Epiroc Minetruck MT65 S haulers for the Liontown’s new Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia. The mine is currently under development, with production targeted to begin in 2024. Full story.
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Epiroc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Newcrest on a collaboration that aims to take a holistic approach toward the entire mining process at several of the miner’s operations by utilizing Epiroc’s automation, digitalization and electrification solutions.
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Epiroc has confirmed that it has joined together with Boliden, Algoryx and Orebro University with a shared goal of achieving autonomous face drilling. The equipment maker said the heart of the work for the involved parties will be the construction and employment of a digital twin of a mine – a simulated testing environment – for machine learning, thereby greatly…
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Epiroc has won its largest-ever order from Kamoa Copper for the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mining Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kamoa Copper has ordered Minetruck MT65 S haulers as well as Scooptram ST18 S loaders, Boomer 282 face drilling rigs, and Simba E70 S production drilling rigs. The machines have several advanced features, such as…
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ASI Mining, along with distributor Epiroc, has secured an order from the Roy Hill iron ore operation to automate 18 Hitachi EH4000 haul trucks, enhancing the mine’s current autonomous fleet in Western Australia. Full story.
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Epiroc has unveiled the new MTVR, a mobile hydraulic powerpack for electric blasthole drills. Designed to enhance the utilization and productivity of Epiroc electric drills, this self-contained, wagon-mounted powerpack enables off-grid operation for high-voltage electric drills without requiring extensive electrical infrastructure. The MTVR’s key feature is its radio remote control (RRC), allowing operators to propel the unit from bench to…
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