Sandvik has struck a deal to acquire Australia-based Universal Field Robots (UFR), a provider of autonomous interoperable solutions, for an undisclosed amount. The company’s portfolio includes agnostic robotic and autonomous solutions for trucks, loaders and auxiliary equipment. “Universal Field Robots is an important strategic addition to Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, which will strengthen our growth potential and provide key…
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New aftermarket tech service from Sandvik
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced AutoMine Lifecycle Support Solutions, a scalable service designed to ensure comprehensive aftermarket technology support for existing and new AutoMine customers that can boost uptime and also offer continuous process optimization. Sandvik said its AutoMine Lifecycle Support Solutions is backed by the company’s global network of service centers, giving customers flexible, scalable and customized…
Read MoreSandvik opens new Malaysian production facility
Sandvik has inaugurated its new underground load and haul production unit in Malaysia with the assembly of a Toro LH517i loader. “This expansion marks a significant milestone for Sandvik,” said Patricio Apablaza, president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Load and Haul division. “This production unit enables flexible manufacturing of both conventional diesel and battery-electric loaders and trucks while adhering…
Read MoreSandvik distributor expands European reach
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions distributor Avesco has expanded its European sales territory to offer Sandvik equipment and solutions in Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. Avesco will now manage several Sandvik product groups in six new countries under the expansion, including surface and underground drill rigs, loaders and trucks, rock tools and mechanical cutting equipment. The distributor…
Read MoreBarrick extends partnership, strengthens ties with Sandvik
A long-term global fleet agreement between Barrick Gold and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has been extended in a deal the pair say will improve safety, productivity and sustainability. The fleet alliance will be guided by operational and relationship KPIs, Sandvik noted, and includes Barrick’s rollout of Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) to its entire global underground fleet of more…
Read MoreLKAB, Jimond enter orders for Sandvik fleet additions
Sandvik has received millions in new equipment purchase orders for equipment including trucks, loaders and drills from Europe and Africa, respectively, from miners LKAB and Jimond. LKAB’s order is for its Kiruna mine in northern Sweden, one of the largest underground iron ore mines in the world, and includes, over two orders, 12 Toro LH625iE cable-electric loaders and five Toro…
Read MoreSandvik introduces AutoMine for underground drills
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has released AutoMine for underground drills, its teleremote solution to enable operators to remotely and simultaneously control and supervise multiple automated Sandvik underground drills, increasing efficiency, safety and overall productivity in mining operations. With AutoMine for Underground Drills, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions said it has become the first OEM to introduce a unified traffic…
Read MoreSandvik to utilize SSAB fossil-free steel
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has signed a letter of intent to secure fossil-free steel from SSAB for use in in the production of its loaders and trucks. SSAB said it aims to deliver fossil-free steel to the market on a commercial scale in 2026, and the agreement ensures Sandvik secures its required volumes within SSAB’s production capacity. As a…
Read MoreSandvik delivers for operations with AutoMine Core automation platform
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine Core, a comprehensive automation platform for mass mining applications to support customers ramping up from manual operation to fully autonomous production. Built on Sandvik’s proven AutoMine Fleet and Manual Production Monitoring (MPM) solutions, AutoMine Core provides users with multiple levels of interoperability for Sandvik and third-party OEM fleets. It provides access to…
Read MoreRedpath, Sandvik SA team up for digital training effort
Mining contractor Redpath South Africa is employing state-of-the-art digital trainers from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions as part of a global framework agreement the two said could revolutionize training and safety practices in southern Africa. The technology provides trainees with interactive interfaces that closely resemble the controls and displays found on real mining equipment, ensuring a seamless transition from training…
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