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The new electric mine truck
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB deploy first battery-electric truck trolley system for underground mining
22nd April 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


Aerial view of the Phase 3 concentrator
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
12th April 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
1st March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Automation technology supports surface drill management
10th February 2024

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... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
12th January 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

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. 


Epiroc's Simba E70 S production drilling rigs
Epiroc secures SKr280m equipment order for Türkiye copper mine
19th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
1st December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Automatic bit changer for blasthole drill rigs
27th October 2023

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... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
13th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

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


Epiroc releases Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) for Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rigs
21st 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... 


Image of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

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


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Epiroc wins its largest order ever at Kamoa-Kakula
5th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

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... 


The above image depicts the equipment set on display at the Epiroc Customer Day event on June 30, 2023
Modern tech incorporated
18th August 2023 By: Lynne Davies

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... 


An overview of the plant construction site in July 2023.
Equinox focus at $1.2bn gold project shifting towards commissioning
2nd August 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


Epiroc highlights hand-held rock drill at customer day
Epiroc highlights hand-held rock drill at customer day
2nd August 2023

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... 


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Resources Watch
25th July 2023

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... 


HRD 100
The HRD 100 poised to replace current pneumatic models in the market once its multistage pusher leg is made available
Company highlights hand-held rock drill at customer day
21st July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


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Automation solutions for underground materials handling
7th July 2023

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... 


Epiroc South Africa opens new Service Centre in Kathu, Northern Cape
6th July 2023

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... 


Image of the SmartROC T25 Rconstruction drill rig from Epiroc
New construction drill rig
19th June 2023

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.... 


Epiroc launches Deep Automation, the next step in automation solutions for underground material handling
8th June 2023

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 unlocks bright young scientist minds
31st May 2023

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,... 


Epiroc announces second green bond issuance
4th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

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,... 


Site works at the Kipushi mine in the DRC
Ivanhoe, Gécamines, Glencore sign offtake, financing deal to return Kipushi to production
28th April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


Advanced technologies enhance mining safety protocols
21st April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Two autonomous drill rigs owned by Epiroc on the surface of a mine
Manufacturer accelerates autonomous drills transformation
21st April 2023

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


Epiroc completes AARD Mining acquisition
3rd April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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,... 


Epiroc to deliver $17m worth of new equipment to Kipushi in DRC
23rd March 2023 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has won a large order from mining contractor JCHX Mining and Construction for equipment to be used at an underground mine that is reopening in the Democratic... 


Sweden's Epiroc says demand for mining equipment to remain high
1st February 2023 By: Reuters

Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc said on Tuesday it expected demand would remain at a high level in the near term while reporting a fourth-quarter operating profit in line with forecasts.... 


Image of Epiroc's production facility in Örebro, Sweden, where the fossil-free steel from SSAB initially will be used
World first for mine truck with fossil-free steel
27th January 2023

A battery-electric underground mine truck prototype made from fossil-free steel has been showcased by Epiroc. Developed in partnership with Swedish steelmaker SSAB, the new prototype aims to... 


Epiroc underground equipment
Epiroc to deliver R200m of equipment to Bokoni platinum mine
24th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has won a R200-million order for low-profiling mining equipment from diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for use at its Bokoni platinum mine, in... 


Mechanised, wireless development blast fired at Agnico’s Finland mine
15th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian explosives group and Swedish mining equipment company Epiroc have successfully initiated live blasting with Avatel – a semi-automated wireless underground development charging solution... 


Gold Fields starts work on low-emissions truck
6th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Gold Fields and equipment manufacturer Epiroc have struck a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on the development of a diesel-electric mine truck. The truck will combine a... 


BHP working towards GHG targets at Olympic Dam
28th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major BHP has unveiled a fully electric Jumbo at its Olympic Dam operations, in South Australia, to support the company’s target to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,... 


Epiroc gives back by investing in under-privileged school children in Zimbabwe
23rd November 2022

Global mining equipment specialist, Epiroc South Africa, recently joined hands with Epiroc Zimbabwe to participate in a constructive and inspirational community school career day in Chipinge,... 


Codelco trials fully-electric loader in bid to cut emissions
17th November 2022 By: Reuters

A huge fully electric-powered 14-ton loading shovel has begun operating at Chile's century-old El Teniente copper mine, in what state miner Codelco said on Wednesday was a first for South America.... 


Image of Epiroc's Simba E70 S drill rig
Automated drill rig optimises mining processes
12th November 2022

A new long-hole production drill rig for medium-sized to large drifts features state-of-the-art automation, as well as a step-by-step program that aims to continuously improve the machine’s... 


Will We Reach the Point Where Jobsites are Autonomous? Stay Tuned
2nd November 2022

By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – It’s hard to ignore the increasing attention autonomous construction equipment is receiving. 


Epiroc launches next step in production drilling: Simba E70 S shines its lights on process management
13th October 2022

Our new long-hole production drill rig for medium to large-sized drifts, Simba E70 S, offers more than cutting-edge automation features and excellent drilling quality. It also provides Epiroc’s... 


Epiroc partners with Project Playground and changes a little girl’s life
4th October 2022

Epiroc is no stranger to giving back and living their ethos of being a Good Corporate Citizen. So, it was no surprise that when a well-known organisation needed assistance, Epiroc jumped at the... 


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New hands-free bit changer for drill rigs
30th September 2022

An Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) that is designed to change rotary tricone bits significantly faster than manual exchanges and eliminate human interaction with the drill string, has recently been... 


Epiroc introduces the Automatic Bit Changer (ABC)
9th September 2022

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, introduces the Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) for hands-free bit changes on Pit Viper 270 and Pit Viper 290 series... 


Epiroc to acquire South Africa’s AARD Mining Equipment
25th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer Epiroc has signed an agreement to acquire South African mining equipment manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment. AARD, based near Johannesburg,... 


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