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Epiroc

Epiroc is a Swedish multinational company that manufactures and supplies equipment, consumables and services for the mining, infrastructure and civil engineering industries. The company's product portfolio includes drilling rigs, rock excavation equipment, loading and hauling machinery, ventilation systems and automation technology designed to improve productivity, safety and sustainability in underground and surface operations. Epiroc is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and operates manufacturing facilities, service centres and sales offices in more than 150 countries. The company serves customers in hard-rock mining, quarrying, construction and geotechnical applications, with a strong presence in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Epiroc's equipment is used in the extraction of copper, gold, iron ore, coal and other minerals, as well as in tunnelling and infrastructure projects. The company has invested heavily in battery-electric and autonomous equipment to reduce emissions and enhance operational efficiency in mining. Epiroc is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and employs around 18 000 people globally. It was formed in 2018 when Atlas Copco, a Swedish industrial group, spun off its mining and rock excavation division to create a standalone entity focused on the mining and construction sectors. Since its formation, Epiroc has pursued acquisitions and partnerships to strengthen its technology offering and aftermarket services.

Epiroc Updates


Looking north over the newly built Kansoko Sud boxcut, which is expected to start underground development in ore from the first quarter of 2027. The new boxcut will support the increase in production to between 380 000 t and 420 000 t of copper in 2027.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
17th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has maintained 2026 production guidance at 290 000 t to 330 000 t of copper in anode or blister, and 2027 guidance at 380 000 t to 420 000 t. 


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Epiroc, RCT ensure safe transition to openpit mining at nickel operation in Canada
24th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mine services company Epiroc, using technology from Remote Control Technologies (RCT), played an integral part in the reopening of a prominent Canadian nickel mine as it moved to openpit mining... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated independent technical report supports a revised mine plan for the complex that is expected to ramp up production to more than 500 000 t/y of copper from 2028 onwards.  


Image of the Epiroc charging solution
Next‑generation charging solution meets mining and heavy-duty demands
24th April 2026

A new charging solution tailored to the specific challenges of underground mining and heavy‑duty electrification has been launched by global mining and construction technology and equipment... 


The first batch of 99.7%-pure copper anodes from Kamoa-Kakula’s 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter arrived at the Port of Lobito, following just a one-week journey using the Lobito Railway Corridor. The anodes are set to arrive in Europe for refining in May.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
17th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Recovery efforts are advancing following the updated March 31, 2026, technical report. 


An image from Epiroc's Pit Viper
Epiroc secures large order for autonomous, electric mining equipment in Africa
20th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity and sustainability partner Epiroc has won a large order for autonomous and electric surface mining equipment in Africa. The customer has ordered a... 


Image of the PowerROC drill rig
New generation surface drill rig launched
22nd January 2026

A new surface drill rig that offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability has been unveiled by Epiroc as part of its PowerROC range. The new generation PowerROC T45 is equipped with the... 


A view over the casting wheels during the first batch of anodes produced by the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter on December 29, 2025
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has produced the first copper anodes at its direct-to-blister copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex. 


Kamoa-Kakula direct-to-blister copper smelter
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
5th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The startup of Kamoa-Kakula’s 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter started on November 21, 2025. 


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