Epiroc announced that it has become the first in the mining industry to sign a delivery agreement with Swedish steelmaker SSAB for SSAB Zero – fossil carbon emission-free recycled steel produced using sustainable energy sources. The steel will be used in Epiroc’s battery-electric range of underground mine trucks and loaders, set to be introduced as soon as the third quarter…
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SUN’S OUT, TRUCKS OUT: Returning to the Elko Mining Expo SUN’S OUT, TRUCKS OUT:
Annual event, one of the country’s oldest, to gather again in June. One of the nation’s oldest mining expositions, the Elko Mining Expo, is putting the finishing touches on the June 8-9 event. Convening again at the Elko Convention and Conference Centers, the show is following up on a successful 2022 when it welcomed 377 company representatives and organized a…
Read MoreEpiroc to acquire CA maker Mernok Elektronikat U.S. ops
Swedish group Epiroc announced in December 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…
Read MoreEpiroc, Orica mark milestone wireless blast
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. The milestone brings to life an industry-driven concept to dramatically improve safety at the face during the charging cycle, which is one of the highest risk activities…
Read MoreEpiroc to acquire AARD
Epiroc has signed a deal to acquire South African equipment manufacturer AARD for an undisclosed sum. AARD, based near Johannesburg, designs, manufactures, services and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines for mines with low mining heights. The company’s line-up include drill rigs, bolters, loaders, scalers and more, with customers mainly in the Southern Africa…
Read MoreEpiroc targets productivity, cost efficiency with Boomer S10 S
The world’s first automated one-boom jumbo for the small segment has arrived, according to OEM Epiroc: its new release, the Boomer S10 S face drilling rig. The Boomer S10 S provides near surgical precision in drilling and major cost savings throughout the cycle – all thanks to being the world’s first one-boom jumbo featuring Epiroc’s Rig Control System. The consistent,…
Read MoreEpiroc secures US$17 million Fresnillo order
Epiroc said it has won a large order from silver and gold producer Fresnillo for a variety of underground mining equipment and automation solutions to be used at five of its mines in Mexico.
Read MoreGlencore picks Epiroc for all-electric Onaping
Epiroc has won a large order from Glencore to supply battery electric and automation equipment to the Onaping Depth nickel and copper project in Ontario, Canada, that is set to begin production in 2024. While financial details were not released by the OEM, it did confirm that it defines a larger order as one that exceeds SEK 100 million. The…
Read MoreEpiroc wins battery, automation order for new CMP mine
Equipment maker Epiroc has received a sizable order including equipment, automation and battery-electric machines from Canadian Malartic Partnership for its new underground mine currently under construction.
Read MoreEpiroc launches Mobius for Drills, a data hub for mine operations
Epiroc, in partnership with ASI Mining LLC, introduced Mobius for Drills, a new platform to convert data into useful, actionable information. Mobius for Drills will lead mines toward automation and connectivity. Featuring embedded artificial intelligence, the user-friendly Mobius system enables multi-vehicle command, control and monitoring to maximize productivity and safety. “We think of it as a tool to directly support…
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