Sandvik

A look at the most exciting new mining innovations from September, featuring the likes of Hitachi, Sandvik, Metso Outotec, and Loadscan.

Sandvik has rolled out a new campaign emphasising the rapid deployment of electrified machinery and the advancement of the electric mine.  

Gold Fields’ St Ives operation in WA will become the first Australian mine to receive the new Sandvik LH518B 18-tonne BEV underground loader.

As the 2021 MINExpo International Conference wraps up for another year, Australian Mining reflects on the innovations and equipment unveiled in Las Vegas.

Sandvik have revealed its TH550B battery-electric truck at MINExpo 2021, utilising the innovative technology of its Artisan battery pack.

Sandvik has unveiled AutoCycle as part of its AutoMine Surface Drilling suite, for the remote control of multiple drill rigs at the touch of a button.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has unveiled the latest in mine optimisation, integrating Newtrax into the latest OptiMine for a comprehensive solution in digital processing.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has added an option for reverse circulation (RC) sampling to its Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions have released a new 15-tonne size class loader, the Toro LH515i.

Australian Mining looks at the latest innovative equipment, technology and services being displayed by leading OEMs at this year’s MINExpo exhibition in Las Vegas.

Dana Australia is backing the maintenance of electric mining vehicles at TAFE Queensland’s electrification facility by providing technical training support and Sandvik equipment.

Sandvik is collaborating with Nokia and Finnish company VTT in a new research project aimed at making the mining industry more productive, safe and sustainable.

Alkane Resources has purchased a $16 million fleet of Sandvik, Epiroc, Cat and Volvo machines to operate at the Tomingley gold extension project in New South Wales.

Sandvik has taken full ownership of Rocbolt technologies in China, South Africa and Mongolia, while joint venture partner Jennmar will retain its stake in Rocbolt’s Australian branch.

Sandvik has signed a long-term lease to build a state-of-the-art warehouse in Perth to consolidate its operations within the city.

Sandvik has developed the iDrill automation platform to enable fully autonomous blasthole drilling for the Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rig.

Sandvik has acquired South African-based manufacturer Kwatani, extending its rock processing solutions division, which formed in early 2021.

The Electric Mine Consortium combines mining companies, equipment manufacturers and technology developers with aspirations to establish a carbon neutral and advanced industry in the future. Nickolas Zakharia writes.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has released a new tunnelling jumbo, the DT923i, for high power face drilling in tunnel and cavern excavations.

Sandvik has delivered its 100th automated loader in the Asia Pacific region following the delivery of a Sandvik LH621i underground loader to Byrnecut Australia in March.