Monthly Archives: December 2005

Reliance relies on the Scooptram ST1520

Scooptram ST 1520 is successfully used for mucking 200,000 t/yr.

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Ferbasa finds its way with slit drilling

After a five-year search, Brazilian mining company Ferbasa has found a solution to a major technical and safety challenge in one of its underground operations. As a result, it has become a slit drilling pioneer.

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Built for heavy production

Two new rock drills for 89-127 mm holes have been introduced.

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Tracking the progress of the world’s fastest rock drill: COP 3038

The world’s fastest rock drill, the award-winning COP 3038 from Atlas Copco, has got off to a flying start since its launch early this year.

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Lemcon’s Choice

Finnish contractor Lemcon Oy has opted for the most advanced drilling technology available for a major railway project in western Sweden.

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Enter the “E” series

A new boom for Rocket Boomer is introduced.

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Gas Landing Precision

Precision drilling is playing a key role in the construction of a major energy project in Norway that will supply gas to the UK for the next few decades.

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Power in the Fjords

When it comes to energy, Norway has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most self-sufficient nations. Besides an abundance of water and hydropower plants, it also has substantial resources in North Sea oil and gas. Yet, surprisingly, the country still imports large amounts of electricity each year – a situation that is soon about to change.

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When Speed is King

Construction of the most modern cargo harbour at the Baltic Sea is making good progress.

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