New Concept Mining, which is part of Swedish-headquartered Epiroc, in September launched its Hydraulic Rock Drill, or HRD manufacturing plant in Aeroton, Johannesburg.  

A long-hole production drill rig for small to medium-sized drifts, featuring a new carousel design and automation features, was recently unveiled by Epiroc. Part of the company’s Smart series, the... 

New Concept Mining (NCM), which is part of Swedish-headquartered Epiroc, on September 13 launched its Hydraulic Rock Drill (HRD) manufacturing plant in Aeroton, Johannesburg. Epiroc manufactures... 

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator to steady-state production is progressing well. 

Research on the project has shown that direct reduced iron produced using the HYBRIT process has superior characteristics, compared with iron produced using fossil fuels.  

Ivanhoe Mines’ Phase 3 concentrator has reached commercial production. 

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that, over the first six months of 2024, Kamoa-Kakula produced 187 015 t of copper in concentrate. 

Ivanhoe Mines has achieved first concentrate production at the Phase 3 concentrator. 

First ore has been fed into the Phase 3 concentrator. 

Amid the challenges of loadshedding, logistical constraints and volatile commodity prices, South Africa’s mining-focused manufacturers and equipment suppliers view ongoing innovation, including... 

Amid the challenges of loadshedding, logistical constraints and volatile commodity prices, South Africa’s mining-focused manufacturers and equipment suppliers view ongoing innovation, including... 

Last month copper mining company Copper 360 surprised on the upside by producing its first copper concentrate from surface material well ahead of schedule. Now, this month, it is doing the same on... 

Swedish equipment manufacturer Epiroc has successfully acquired Weco, a South African manufacturer of precision-engineered rock drilling parts. Weco has been operating in Krugersdorp, Gauteng,... 

Multinational technology company ABB recently announced its collaboration with Boliden and Epiroc in the development of a fully battery electric truck trolley system. Said to be the first of its... 

An admirable degree of creativity exists within the South African mining technology and equipment manufacturing sector, giving manufacturers the necessary flexibility to weather the significant... 

Swedish metals maker Boliden, technology company ABB and original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc have successfully deployed the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system on an 800-m-long... 

Ore from the Kamoa 1 mine is being stockpiled on surface. 

Ivanhoe chairperson Robert Friedland has commented that Kamoa-Kakula continues to exceed expectations in terms of overall performance. 

Epiroc has launched its common automation panel (CAP) for rig control system-based surface drill rigs, namely the Pit Viper and SmartROC DTH MKII models. CAP is said to enable improved ergonomics... 

The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex produced 393 551 t of copper in concentrate in 2023, aligning with the production guidance range of 390 000 t to 430 000 t. 

Productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries Epiroc has won a SKr280-million order from Eti Bakir, Türkiye’s largest mining company, for underground mining... 

The direct-to-blister flash smelter is on schedule for commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2024. 

A new automatic bit changer (ABC) is now available for the Epiroc Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig. Using automation and advanced control systems, ABC enables hands-free bit changes and allows... 

The complex produced a record 103 947 t of copper in concentrate during the third quarter ended September 2023. 

Epiroc announces the release of its ground-breaking Automatic Bit Changer (ABC), now available for the Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig. Following the success and positive customer feedback from... 

Original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has won its largest-ever order for the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex. 

Original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has won its largest-ever order for the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).   Mine owner Kamoa... 

Modern technologies are increasingly being incorporated into original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc’s range of mining machinery and systems as it embraces newer and safer ways of using its... 

The $1.23-billion Greenstone project, in Ontario, Canada, is progressing on budget and schedule to pour gold in the first half of next year, 60%-owner Equinox Gold reported on Tuesday.   With... 

Conventional mining operations have relied on pneumatic machines for years, but mining equipment supplier Epiroc is confident that its hand-held rock drill (HRD) 100 is poised to replace current... 

This week: Company highlights hand-held rock drill at customer day; South Africa dare not fail in securing future demand for platinum; and, as gold demand rises, South Africa has opportunity to... 

Conventional mining operations have relied on pneumatic machines for years, but mining equipment supplier Epiroc is confident that its hydraulic hand-held rock drill (HRD) 100, is poised to replace... 

Epiroc has released a set of automation systems and applications used to coordinate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations and designed to enable customers to take control of safety... 

With the establishment of its Northern Cape Service Centre in Kathu, Epiroc is able to deliver professional OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) service, maintenance and remanufacturing solutions... 

A new surface radio remote drill rig has recently been launched, offering a range of features and digital functions that aim to increase fuel savings and reduce the impact on the environment.... 

Deep Automation is Epiroc’s cutting-edge set of automation systems and applications, used to orchestrate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations. Developed with interoperability in... 

Epiroc, in partnership with key mining customer, Ivanplats (the South African subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mining), handed over a Science Laboratory to Somavugha Secondary School in Tshamahansi Village,... 

Original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has announced its second green bond issuance to fund the continued development of sustainable products and solutions. The bond, issued on May 3, in Stockholm,... 

Kipushi Corporation, a joint venture (JV) between TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) State-owning mining company Gécamines, has entered into an offtake agreement and a... 

The mining industry has significantly enhanced its safety protocols and advanced technologies are available with customised safety measures, data and analytics company GlobalData said in its... 

Mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer Epiroc says it is continuously accelerating the transformation of the mining industry toward lower emissions, improved safety, and higher... 

Productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries Epiroc has completed the acquisition of South African mining equipment manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment. AARD,...