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Epiroc Updates Rod Handling System

Epiroc has relaunched its updated Rod Handling System (RHS), broadening its availability to include the Boyles C6/C core drilling rig. The system has been designed to support safer and more comfortable…

2025-11-20 | Epiroc | Sweden

Advancing Autonomous Surface Mining - Q&A with Epiroc’s Mayya Popova, Product Manager Automation.

In our recent interview, Mayya shared some insights into the company’s autonomous mining solutions and their impact on surface mining operations. Q. What are Epiroc’s current offerings in autonomous…

2025-11-19 | Epiroc | Sweden

Epiroc Introduces Next-Gen PCD Drill Technology

Epiroc has introduced its next-generation polycrystalline diamond (PCD) drill bits, engineered to enhance durability and precision in demanding drilling operations. Developed through extensive research…

2025-11-18 | Epiroc | Sweden

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Sandvik - The Our Way Report 2024 from Rock Tools

Sandvik have released the latest edition of their Our Way Report — highlighting how Rock Tools, as part of Sandvik, is driving progress toward a more sustainable future while supporting Sandvik’s…

2025-10-29 | Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions - Rock Tools | Sweden

MacLean Expands with North Bay Facility

MacLean Engineering has acquired a 95,000 sq ft facility in North Bay, Ontario, to expand its production of underground and surface mining equipment. The site provides additional manufacturing, engineering,…

2025-10-21 | MacLean Engineering | Canada

Mincon Unveils Hybrid Impact Technology™ with Epiroc

Mincon has introduced Hybrid Impact Technology™ (HIT), a hydraulic DTH solution designed to transform large-diameter blasthole drilling in open-pit mining. The technology replaces compressed air with…

2025-10-02 | Mincon Int Ltd | Ireland

Epiroc Begins Construction of New Distribution Centre in Sweden

Epiroc has begun building a new distribution centre in Örebro, Sweden, designed to serve as a global hub for the company’s aftermarket products. The 29,000 m² facility will consolidate several smaller…

2025-09-18 | Epiroc | Sweden

Sandvik Introduces AutoMine® Surface Drilling Simulator

Sandvik Mining has launched the AutoMine® Surface Drilling Training Simulator, developed to provide a realistic and cost-effective training environment for operators of its i-series surface drill rigs.…

2025-09-08 | Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions | Sweden

Epiroc Receives Gold Medal from EcoVadis Ratings

Epiroc AB has been awarded a Gold Medal by global sustainability ratings firm EcoVadis, positioning the company within the top 5% of assessed organizations worldwide. This recognition represents an advancement…

2025-09-04 | Epiroc | Sweden

Epiroc Expands Presence in India

Epiroc AB has broken ground on a new production and research facility in Nashik, India, as part of its ongoing investment in the country’s mining and infrastructure sectors. The site, covering around…

2025-08-27 | Epiroc | Sweden

LKAB Completes Historic Relocation of Kiruna Church

LKAB has completed the relocation of Kiruna Church, a well-known cultural landmark in northern Sweden, as part of the urban transformation of the Arctic mining town of Kiruna. The wooden church, which…

2025-08-25 | LKAB | Sweden

Robit Boosts H Series Hammer Durability

Robit has launched the H Marathon Series, a high-performance extension of its H Series hammers, designed to improve wear life and reduce operating costs in Down the Hole drilling. The company says the…

2025-08-12 | Robit Plc | Finland

Epiroc Restructures to Boost Growth Focus

Epiroc has announced a major change to its Group Management structure, introducing two new Business Areas—Equipment & Service and Tools & Attachments—effective September 1, 2025. The move aims to…

2025-08-07 | Epiroc | Sweden

Sandvik Supplies Four Intelligent Rotary Drills to ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal Mining Canada has selected Sandvik Mining to supply four DR412i rotary blasthole drills for its Mont-Wright mining complex in Québec. Two drills have already been delivered, with the remaining…

2025-06-02 | Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions | Sweden

Epiroc Restructures Drilling Tools Production in the Americas

Epiroc plans to consolidate its North American drilling tools manufacturing by relocating production from its Langley, Canada, facility to its site in Matehuala, Mexico. The company says the move will…

2025-05-27 | Epiroc | Sweden

Comacchio Updates MC 22 with New Features

Comacchio has introduced the latest version of its MC 22 drilling rig, previously known as the MC 1200, with upgrades that improve performance, modularity, and operator interface. First presented at the…

2025-05-26 | Comacchio S.R.L. | Italy

Mine Master Launches Low-Profile Autonomous Rigs

Mine Master has developed a broad line-up of low-profile and narrow vein mining equipment, with solutions designed for mine workings as low as 1.6 meters. The company says its FLP1410 jumbo drill is the…

2025-05-23 | Mine Master Sp. z o.o. | Poland

Skeena Gold & Silver Adds Sandvik Drill Rigs at Eskay Creek

Skeena Gold & Silver has acquired four Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rigs from Sandvik Mining to support early works construction at its Eskay Creek project in British Columbia’s Golden…

2025-05-23 | Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions | Sweden

LKAB Prepares for Historic Kiruna Church Relocation

LKAB is finalising preparations for the relocation of Kiruna Church, set to take place on 19–20 August 2025. The move, part of the mining company’s long-term urban transformation programme, will see…

2025-05-22 | LKAB | Sweden

Doofor Highlights Long-Lasting Drilling Solutions

Doofor says its hydraulic rock drills are designed for durability and performance across mining, tunnelling and construction applications. The company reports that many of its drills remain in use after…

2025-05-21 | Doofor Oy | Finland