Monthly Archives: January 2013

Good learning ground in Seoul with Secoroc QL 120 DTH hammer

Posted on 2013-01-17 by Lars Almbrandt

At the Kukmin University of Seoul, South Korea, drillers installing foundations for new
buildings have been putting the pioneering Secoroc QL 120 DTH hammer to the test.

Posted in Buildings, By Project, Construction, Foundation construction, Products & Progress | Tagged | Comments Off on Good learning ground in Seoul with Secoroc QL 120 DTH hammer

Pit Viper 311 and Minetruck MT85 – The stars of MinExpo

Posted on 2013-01-08 by Lars Almbrandt

The world’s biggest mining trade show – MINExpo in Las Vegas – was a record-breaking success. Some 52 000 people representing 36 countries attended, roughly 35% more than the previous show in 2008. The equipment and products on display showed why mining is safer, more productive and more efficient than ever. In this respect, Atlas Copco was clearly among the frontrunners, not least for providing a preview of the Pit Viper 311 rotary blasthole drill rig and the new Minetruck MT85 underground truck. M&C takes a closer look at these two outstanding concepts.

Posted in Miscellaneous, Products & Progress | Tagged , | Comments Off on Pit Viper 311 and Minetruck MT85 – The stars of MinExpo

Insight on mining

Posted on 2013-01-08 by Lars Almbrandt

Behind the scenes at MINExpo 2012, a group of top executives representing the mining sector at Atlas Copco took time out for a roundtable discussion with M&C on the issues facing the industry and also shared their own visions for the future.

Posted in Products & Progress | Comments Off on Insight on mining

FRESNILLO’S SILVER continues to shine

Posted on 2013-01-07 by Lars Almbrandt

Mexico’s Fresnillo PLC, the world’s largest primary silver producer and one of the world’s most successful mining companies, is on track to reach new production targets at its Fresnillo Mine with Atlas Copco equipment playing a key role in the process.

Posted in Long hole production drilling, Mining, Raise boring, Scaling, Underground Mining | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on FRESNILLO’S SILVER continues to shine

The golden hammers of La Herradura

Posted on 2013-01-07 by Lars Almbrandt

The open pit gold mine of La Herradura Penmont in the northern state of Sonora, not far from the U.S. border, is improving its productivity through a combination of upgraded drill rigs and new rock drilling tools.

Posted in Mining, Open pit (minerals), Surface Mining | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The golden hammers of La Herradura

Exploration in the mountains of Molango

Posted on 2013-01-07 by Lars Almbrandt

A fleet of exploration drilling rigs are hard at work in the Molango district. Their mission: to establish new manganese ore fields to meet growing world demand.

Posted in Exploration, Mining | Tagged , | Comments Off on Exploration in the mountains of Molango

How sharp rock drilling tools put money in the bank

Posted on 2013-01-07 by Lars Almbrandt

Drillers looking to lower their running costs don’t have to look much further than the buttons on their drill bits. Sharp bits make money. Worn bits lose money. It’s as simple as that.

Posted in Rock drilling technology, Technically Speaking | Comments Off on How sharp rock drilling tools put money in the bank

Atlas Copco compressors improve safety and efficiency for Czech coal miners

Posted on 2013-01-07 by Lars Almbrandt

Dalkia Industry CZ, a leading energy producer in the Czech Republic, has completed the installation of a new compressed air system to serve nine coal mines using the latest technology from Atlas Copco.

Posted in Mining, Products & Progress, Underground Mining | Tagged , | Comments Off on Atlas Copco compressors improve safety and efficiency for Czech coal miners