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Precise drilling with state-of-the-art rig
Epiroc’s Boomer M20 offers the latest in design and technology to enable a more accurate, productive and safer underground drilling operation.
April 13, 2021 0 comment
Epiroc to buy mining electrification company
Epiroc is set to acquire Canada-based Meglab in a bid to support the mining sector’s transition to battery-electric vehicles.
April 1, 2021 0 comment
Epiroc releases world-first drill rig with internal hydraulics
Epiroc has launched the Boomer M20, the world’s first face drill rig with internal hydraulics, at the Underground Operators Conference in Perth, Western Australia.
March 15, 2021 0 comment
Innovation, automation and teamwork enhance Mount Morgans performance
A nine-strong fleet of Epiroc drill rigs is creating increased productivity and both financial and environmental savings for a Tier 1 contractor at a Western Australian gold mine.
March 5, 2021 0 comment
Industry leaders rally to decarbonise mining
South32, OZ Minerals and IGO are among the mining companies that have initiated the Electric Mine Consortium to reduce scope one and two carbon emissions in mining operations.
March 4, 2021 0 comment
Epiroc updates drill bits for longer life
Epiroc has launched two drill bit products, the Omega S rotary and Epsilon² tricone, to boost drilling performance and longevity in underground and surface mining.
February 9, 2021 0 comment
Epiroc, Orica co-create semi-autonomous explosives system
Epiroc and Orica have come together to develop the world’s first semi-automated explosives delivery system, Avatel.
November 25, 2020 0 comment
Newcrest operates Cadia water cannons remotely
Newcrest Mining has achieved a world-first in mobile equipment interoperability at its Cadia Valley gold operations in New South Wales.
November 12, 2020 0 comment
Prospect Awards: Epiroc Contract Miner of the Year
The Australian Mining Prospect Awards Epiroc Contract Miner of the Year Award recognises excellence in contract mining, engineering, projects, and services.
October 29, 2020 0 comment
Epiroc enables zero-emission operations in the subarctic wilderness
In northern Finland, close to the Arctic Circle, Agnico Eagle Finland is operating the Kittilä mine, the largest gold mine in Europe.
October 13, 2020 0 comment
Thiess introduces second autonomous drill at Bowen Basin project
Thiess has mobilised a second Epiroc Pit Viper 275 drill fitted with an autonomous drilling system at Bowen Basin Coal’s Lake Vermont project in Queensland.
September 22, 2020 0 comment
Epiroc partners with Vale for first ‘batteries as a service’ agreement
Epiroc has signed a batteries as a service (BaaS) agreement with Vale to safely install battery plans in two of its mining operations.
July 13, 2020 0 comment
Epiroc upgrades world’s highest payload underground truck
Epiroc has enhanced the Minetruck MT65 with an upgrade that lowers the emissions that are generated from the world’s largest capacity underground mine truck.
May 4, 2020 0 comment
The past, present and future of the Prospect Awards
For 16 years, the Prospect Awards have signified why Australia is home to some of the brightest companies and individuals that are driving the mining industry forward.
May 1, 2020 0 comment
Epiroc accelerates drilling with latest rig
Epiroc has unveiled its DM30 II SP blasthole drill, offering increased productivity and efficiency.
March 11, 2020 0 comment
Epiroc sets path for underground integration
The original equipment manufacturer is on track for the future of underground mining with an arsenal of products that offers mining companies opportunities for electrification and automation.
March 3, 2020 0 comment
Top five mining stories last week
Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the launch of the Cat R2900 loader.
February 17, 2020 0 comment
Roy Hill chooses Epiroc to automate haul trucks
Roy Hill has signed a contract with Epiroc to automate the Western Australian iron ore miner’s mixed fleet of 77 Hitachi and Cat haul trucks.
February 12, 2020 0 comment
What’s in a celebration?
The Australian Mining Prospect Awards enters its 17th year doing what it does best: giving credit where credit is due.
February 6, 2020 0 comment
Underground miners hop Onboard Mobilaris technology
Mobilaris together with its partial owner Epiroc is turning underground mining into a transparent environment for all workers with Mobilaris Onboard.
December 5, 2019 0 comment