The new upgraded Sandvik jaw crusher range is another step forward in ensuring even higher Sandvik-grade performance for crushing operations. Merging new jaw crusher capabilities and design, with the existing high safety and productivity standards of the entire Sandvik range was a natural next step. Sandvik jaw crushers are now better equipped than ever to deliver the performance customers expect…
Read MoreSandvik has been awarded a large underground mining equipment order from La Cantera Desarrollos Mineros, one of Mexico’s leading underground mining contractors. The order is valued at approximately SEK 430 million and was booked in the second quarter 2025. It includes amongst others, loaders, drill rigs and rock bolters. Deliveries are scheduled to begin this year and continue through 2028.…
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Equipment and technology innovations offer the potential for faster, safer, and more accurate ground control; however, this should not come at the expense of a proper geotechnical understanding. by Jonathan Rowland As underground operations move deeper and face increasingly complex conditions, equipment development is focused on delivering faster, safer, and more consistent ground control. Meanwhile, advances in computer processing capabilities…
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As the mining industry moves toward net-zero operations, electrification will play a crucial role in shaping the future of underground mining. North American Mining spoke to several companies whose pioneering electric load and haul solutions are driving the industry toward a cleaner, safer tomorrow. by Jonathan Rowland The shift from diesel-powered to battery-electric LHDs promises significant environmental, social and economic…
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It’s what everyone wants to know, but is not afraid to ask: what’s next for artificial intelligence and its impact on business? William Smedberg, portfolio manager for AI and Automation at Sandvik, recently discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the mining, rock processing and manufacturing industries. The world has shifted from merely wanting AI to expecting tangible results. From…
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At the recent MINExpo International show, Sandvik underscored its commitments to reduce CO2 emissions and further develop its underground truck portfolio by showcasing its 60-plus-ton Toro diesel-electric truck demonstrator equipped with a box manufactured with SSAB Zero steel. Sandvik’s flagship large trucks, Toro TH663i and Toro TH551i, are now available with optional dump boxes made with SSAB Zero steel. The…
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North American Mining asked technology and equipment suppliers for their views on the future of mining and how they are supporting mining companies in achieving that vision. By Jonathan Rowland There is “much speculation about the future of mining, especially with the increased demand for greener energies,” said Scott Holub, manager of OTR Technical Services at BKT Tires. However, what…
Read MoreDSI Underground has officially rebranded as Sandvik, solidifying a unification of the industry’s leading full-service, end-to-end provider of equipment and consumables to underground mining and tunneling. Sandvik announced in December 2020 that it would acquire DSI Underground, and the acquisition was completed in July 2021. Today’s milestone reinforces Sandvik’s ability to drive safety and productivity across the full underground cycle.…
Read MoreMetso 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 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…
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