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Big step underground
With Minetruck Automation, Epiroc makes big advances in underground mining. Software Developer Torkel Trampe provides insight into how the development team went about their work.
Posted in Automation
Tagged Automation, minetruck, minetruck automation, technology
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Digging deep to become a Mine 4.0
Lower ore grades and fluctuating copper prices are driving Chilean copper miner Pucobre to increase productivity. With new trucks, loaders, rigs and technology, Pucobre has entered a unique strategic partnership with Epiroc to implement rapid mine development (RMD) and monitor and meet ambitious targets.
Posted in Automation
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Standing the test
Epiroc and mining company Agnico Eagle have conducted tests on battery-powered machines in the Kittilä mine in Finland – and things are looking good for the future of diesel-free mining.
Posted in Uncategorized, Zero-emission
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Embracing diversity
Increasing diversity and inclusion within a company is not merely making ethical statements – it is also sound business. At Epiroc’s Underground division the bar is set high: no less than a quarter of women in the workforce by the end of 2021.
One rig to rule them all
CAUSA, a mining contracting company with 40 years of experience, uses the Epiroc Robbins 73R rig for raiseboring in Mexico. Its fleet includes 20 rigs owned by the company and 10 more that it manages for mining companies.
Posted in Raise boring
Tagged drilling, raise boring, Raiseboring, robbings
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Safety deep in the mountains
At the Kirovsk mine, extraction of phosphorus-containing raw materials is hard work. Apatit JSC Kirovsk Branch faces a number of challenges, mainly harsh conditions, safety, and efficiency, but Simba Teleremote easily solves these challenges. The function has increased efficiency by 20 percent and the use of each drill rig by 95 percent.
Posted in Automation
Tagged apatit, Automation, drilling, production drilling, safety, Simba
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Gender diversity on the rise in Mongolia
The mining industry is a male-dominated sector, not least in Mongolia. Nevertheless, continuous improvement is being made for women in mining, with mining company Oyu Tolgoi LLC leading the way.
Posted in Sustainability
Tagged Boomer, Epiroc, sustainability, Underground mining
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Brave and responsible people collaborating freely….it’s innovation
We consider innovation a part of our DNA. But, how does Epiroc go about achieving it? Mining & Construction Magazine met with leaders from different parts of the world to find the answer.
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Tagged culture, Epiroc, Innovation, sustainability, Training
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Right here, right now
Mobilaris Mining Intelligence makes mining more efficient by tracking equipment in real time. At the 777 mine in northern Canada, the new technology is boosting Hudbay’s mucking rate.
Posted in Automation
Tagged Automation, Canada, Epiroc, hudbay, Mining, mmi, mobilaris
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