Metso has denied recent reports of a merger between it and the mining business of Sandvik, releasing a statement confirming its position on August 19. The initial report alleging a tie-in between it and the Swedish equipment producer came from Swedish news outlet Dagens Industri. “Market rumors have been made public regarding Metso and Swedish Sandvik’s mining business. Metso has…
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Sandvik introduces DR416iE electric drill
Sandvik has rolled out its largest-ever intelligent rotary blasthole drill, the DR416iE. The electric Sandvik DR416iE’s design is based on the popular Sandvik DR416i. It joins the Sandvik DR410iE, Sandvik DR412iE and Sandvik DR413iE as the fourth and largest electrified rig in Sandvik’s intelligent rotary blasthole range. The new release has been designed to deliver superior performance and sustainability in…
Read MoreSandvik shines with Golden Shank
Sandvik has unveiled the Golden Shank, a patented corrosion protection coating for greatly increased service life and lower drilling cost per meter. The shank adapter encounters harsh conditions in many underground mines due to the use of highly corrosive water as flushing media. During its lifetime, it must endure challenges such as reduced fatigue properties, stress corrosion cracking and embrittlement.…
Read MoreSandvik launches upgraded 800i cone crusher series
The Sandvik cone crusher design philosophy is based on continual evolution of parts, materials and technologies to improve the reliability, availability and productivity its customers rely on. That commitment has led to the latest in its advances in connected crushing – the upgraded 800i cone crusher range with new ACS-c 5. “The upgraded 800i crushers with new ACS-c 5 are…
Read MoreSandvik unveils Toro LH514iE loader
Sandvik recently introduced the AutoMine-ready Toro LH514iE loader, a revamped version of its 14-metric-ton cable-electric loader. The loader builds on its predecessor, Sandvik LH514E, with several new updates to enhance safety and productivity. Sandvik, which has been delivering electric mining loaders for more than 35 years, built on its legacy and integrated the latest electrification, digitalization and automation technologies, making…
Read MoreSurface drill rig order beats record for Sandvik
Equipment maker Sandvik has won its largest-ever order, valued at SEK 248 million (US$23.66 million), for surface drill rigs to be delivered beginning this quarter to U.S. dealer Country Boy Supply. The order, booked in the fourth quarter of 2023, includes 34 units to replace the company’s current contractor fleet in Georgia and Tennessee. Specifically, the fleet will include 16…
Read MoreSandvik introduces drill trainers
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced two new virtual training simulators to its popular Digital Driller offering. The new Sandvik DD322i and Sandvik DD422i Dual Controls simulators feature the latest software and advanced training methods for underground drill operators and maintenance teams. Digital Driller simulators offer an authentic, safer learning environment for operator training across all underground hard rock…
Read MoreNew Sandvik battery offers boosted BEV runtime
Sandvik has introduced a higher-capacity battery for its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) loaders and trucks that delivers 36% more energy in the same envelope and is ideal for underground mining. Featuring the same less volatile lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry ideal for underground mining, the new battery is a leap forward in safety, reliability and performance. In addition to 36% longer…
Read MoreIndustry’s first ‘opt-out’ carbide recycling unveiled by Sandvik
Sandvik has introduced a way operators can be part of the tungsten reuse cycle: via its new opt-out carbide recycling initiative. The recently announced program is designed for customers of carbide drill tips, the key component of which is tungsten. The mineral is expected to run out in the next 40-100 years assuming current consumption rates. “Making tools from recycled…
Read MoreBarrick Gold adopting Sandvik RMS globally
Miner Barrick Gold will be adopting Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) across its entire global fleet – more than 200 trucks, loaders and drills – following success with the system’s implementation at the Loulo-Gounkoto underground complex in Mali, West Africa. Sandvik officials said RMS is already being rolled out at Barrick sites in the U.S., Canada, Central Africa and West…
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