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The Sukari openpit mine
Capital makes strides in getting all equipment on Sukari site for mining start
8th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed mining services company Capital Limited says payments on major capital equipment items required for contracts related to waste mining and extended drilling services at London-listed... 


Nordgold ups capacity at Taborny mine
10th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bullion miner Nordgold has successfully increased the processing capacity of its Taborny mine, in Yakutia by 50%, the company announced on Thursday. The capacity was increased from 5-million... 


Explosives-delivery prototype poised to remove charging crew from the face
4th December 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

ASX-listed Orica and mining and infrastructure equipment multinational Epiroc Rock Drills have revealed a prototype for a semi-automated explosives delivery system for underground mines. The... 


Sukari open pit
Capital secures 'transformational' contract mining contract at Centamin's Sukari
2nd December 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A subsidiary of minerals drilling solutions provider Capital Limited has entered into a conditional 120-million-tonne openpit waste mining services contract and an expanded drilling contract at... 


Ivanhoe secures funding to buy underground mining equipment for Kamoa-Kakula
1st December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Kamoa Holding, the joint venture (JV) company holding the Kamoa-Kakula copper project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has secured an equipment financing facility of up to €176-million (about... 


Water cannon joins list of remote operating machines
16th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations has achieved a world first in mobile equipment interoperability - integrating a remote operated MacLean water cannon into its Epiroc automation fleet at... 


Nordgold expands Taborny mine fleet
7th August 2020 By: Donna Slater

Diversified Russian gold producer Nordgold has invested about $15-million in fleet maintenance and new vehicle purchases for its Taborny gold mine in Yakutia, Russia. Two hauling trucks, an... 


Epiroc aims to halve carbon dioxide emissions in operations as part of 2030 goals
3rd July 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and infrastructure equipment multinational Epiroc this week released its 2030 sustainability goals, which include halving carbon dioxide emissions from operations, transport and major... 


Sandvik to cut costs due to coronavirus impact, reduces dividend
Sandvik to cut costs due to coronavirus impact, reduces dividend
26th March 2020 By: Reuters

Swedish mining gear and metal-cutting tools maker Sandvik on Thursday launched large cost-cutting measures in response to the rapid global spread of the coronavirus and said it would reduce its... 


Epiroc releases underground drill bit
18th October 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Mining, infrastructure and natural resources equipment group Epiroc has introduced an underground drillbit that will match the capacity of the latest technology in drill rigs and boost the... 


The rig control system enhances automation of rotary blast hole rigs
Another step towards fully autonomous mining
4th October 2019 By: Debbie French

A fifth generation Rig Control System (RCS) has been introduced. The RCS is a hardware and software interface between a drill rig and the operator. Features such as machine-to-machine... 


Byrnecut partners with Immersive Technologies to develop a world class technical training center.
27th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Byrnecut, in partnership with Immersive Technologies, have set a new standard in workforce training solutions with the success of its Perth based technical training center. Byrnecut are now set to... 


The Klipspringer of Black Mountain
9th September 2019

Hall Core Drilling is an exploration drilling contractor with active operations in several countries on the African continent. The company was founded in 2000 and started out with just one drill... 


Technologies Powers Ahead for Superior Industry Support.
9th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies has engaged in an unprecedented level of mining machine simulator development for a diverse range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) over the past year. This is set to... 


Epiroc shares drop as mining gear orders disappoint
30th April 2019 By: Reuters

Sweden's Epiroc said on Tuesday it expected current levels of demand to prevail in the near term after it reported lower than expected quarterly mining equipment orders, sending its shares lower.... 


Black Rock Mine in South Africa selects Mobilaris Mining Intelligence™
3rd April 2019

Epiroc and Mobilaris has been selected to equip Black Rock Mine in South Africa with Mobilaris Mining Intelligence (MMI), a decision support solution for mine efficiency and safety. MMI enables... 


Epiroc to digitalize Black Rock Mine Operations
Epiroc to digitalize Black Rock Mine Operations
2nd April 2019

Epiroc has been selected to equip Black Rock Mine in South Africa with Mobilaris Mining Intelligence (MMI), a decision support solution for mine efficiency and safety. MMI enables superior... 


Epiroc partners with SWHAP to empower women in leadership
Epiroc partners with SWHAP to empower women in leadership
7th March 2019

The mining industry is largely accepted as being predominantly male dominated. As more women join the sector and occupy leadership roles, the importance of empowering women in the workplace becomes... 


Epiroc highlights automation and digital solutions at SME 2019
Epiroc highlights automation and digital solutions at SME 2019
6th March 2019

Commerce City, Colorado: Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, highlighted its suite of innovative automation and digital solutions at the 2019... 


Epiroc and Elf Drilling – keeping the finger on the mining pulse
5th February 2019

Epiroc has once again rocked the local mining space with a landmark sale of the first BenchREMOTE in South Africa to key customer, Elf Drilling. The innovative BenchREMOTE is an advanced monitoring... 


North America helps Sandvik to weather weaker Asia
21st January 2019 By: Reuters

Swedish metal-cutting tools and mining gear maker Sandvik reported resilient fourth-quarter earnings on Monday as strong demand in North America outweighed a softening in Asia on the back of a... 


Future of Mining Australia returns to Sydney in 2019 with the focus on technology, development and sustainability
7th January 2019

Taking place from 25-26 March 2019, The Future of Mining Australia conference addresses the long-term goals of the industry with an agenda that has been created by bringing together an advisory... 


Epiroc to acquire South African underground rock reinforcement products manufacturer
23rd November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has agreed to acquire Innovative Mining Products (Proprietary) Limited,... 


Second generation of the Epiroc zero-emission fleet presented at Power Change Days
Second generation of the Epiroc zero-emission fleet presented at Power Change Days
15th November 2018

Örebro, Sweden: With over 60000 operating hours, Epiroc is now expanding its proven battery offering and zero-emission fleet with the second generation in underground loaders, trucks and drill rigs... 


Electric vehicle revolution goes underground with mining trucks
14th November 2018 By: Bloomberg

Electric vehicles are reaching global markets far and wide – and deep. Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc is launching a new range for use underground. The manufacturer on Wednesday unveiled... 


AUTOMATION SUCCESS Epiroc believes successful automation technology lies in adopting a holistic approach and, therefore, applies it across equipment, systems, operations and services
Automation technology gaining traction in SA
9th November 2018

While automation technology is still fairly new to Southern Africa, mines and quarries are recognising that automation technology is crucial to a sustainable and profitable future, says mining... 


Epiroc affirms its automation expertise with unveiling of new Regional Application Centre
Epiroc affirms its automation expertise with unveiling of new Regional Application Centre
5th November 2018

Epiroc proudly introduces its new Regional Application Centre (RAC), which aligns with the OEM’s ongoing focus on meeting customers’ growing pursuit to elevate uptime, boost productivity, improve... 


Top miners are starting to drive EVs deep underground
30th October 2018 By: Bloomberg

BHP Billiton's giant Olympic Dam mine in Australia’s Outback is a labyrinth of 450 km of tunnels and roads -- an ideal testing ground for the industry’s burgeoning shift toward cleaner power.... 


Kenya Mining Forum to focus on mining opportunities in Kenya’s Big Four Agenda
30th August 2018

“Kenya remains an exciting new mining destination on the continent” The third edition of the upcoming Kenya Mining Forum in Nairobi in November will focus strongly on how the mining industry can... 


Epiroc sponsors Wits students on their Mine Engineering journey
20th June 2018

Epiroc South Africa along with its divisions URE, SED and ADS, sponsored 120 jackets to support final 4th year Wits School of Mining Engineering students on their 2018 mine tour from 11 to 14 June... 


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