Hummingbird Resources and its subsidiary Société des Mines de Komana have selected Epiroc to supply a number of underground equipment units for the newly developed Komana operation in southern Mali. The drill rig and loader order includes Boomer M2 face drilling rigs; Simba M6 production drilling rigs; and Scooptram ST18 loaders. The loaders will come equipped with Scooptram Automation, allowing…
Read MoreOEM Epiroc has signed a collaboration agreement with global lunar resource developer ispace that will see the company contributing its technology and solutions for commercial missions to the moon. The Luxembourg-based partner company is planning to provide lunar transportation and gain a better understanding of the moon’s environment and available resources. It will initially explore the lunar surface and collect…
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Epiroc has added new productivity and reliability levels to its highest-capacity unit, the 65-tonne Minetruck MT65 S. The MT65 S mine truck, designed for large underground operations, with the new upgrades can now offer boosted productivity by up to 18% compared to the previous model. “The close collaboration with our customers has been key during this project development and outcome,”…
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Mining contractor JCHX has put in an order for several pieces of mining equipment for the soon-reopening Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine in the Haut-Katanga province in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The order, booked in the first quarter 2023, includes machines manufactured in Sweden: Scooptram ST14 loaders, Minetruck MT42 haul trucks and Simba production drill rigs. The Scooptram and…
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Robotics and autonomous technology group ASI Mining, partially owned by Epiroc, has fully commercialised Mobius, its agnostic autonomous haulage system (AHS). Full story.
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Epiroc and Orica, in partnership with Agnico Eagle, have successfully commenced live blasting with Avatel – the world’s first semi-automated wireless underground development charging solution at Agnico Eagle Mines’ Kittilä mine in Finland. Full article.
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Swedish group Epiroc announced it will acquire South African-based collision avoidance system provider Mernok Elektronik, strengthening its presence as a global automation and safety solutions supplier, in a deal for undisclosed terms. Headquartered in Pretoria, Mernok Elektronik designs and produces EMESRT Level 9 proximity detection technologies and collision avoidance systems for both single machines and mixed fleets, and regardless of…
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Epiroc has announced its acquisition of Brisbane, Australia-based ground engaging tools (GET) supplier CR. Full Article.
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Epiroc has confirmed that it will take over Australian company Remote Control Technologies (RCT) in a deal the OEM said will make it the world-leading automation solutions provider for surface and underground rock drilling and for underground loading and haulage. RCT offers automation and remote-control solutions applicable for single machines and entire mixed fleets regardless of type or manufacturer, and…
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Epiroc has won a sizable order worth MSEK 300 for underground mining equipment to go underground at an iron ore mine owned by Shougang Group’s Luannan Macheng Mining in China. Read full article.
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