Monthly Archives: March 2013

Explorac 100 and Explorac 235 – Two new exploration rigs for RC drilling

Posted on 2013-03-25 by Lars Almbrandt

Global demand for Reverse Circulation drilling (RC) is rising steadily. Here, Atlas Copco presents two new RC rigs: The Explorac 100 and Explorac 235.

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DM30 II – In the limestone of China

Posted on 2013-03-25 by Lars Almbrandt

Xiguoding Cement, a limestone mine in China’s Yangtze River Delta region, reports increased flexibility, efficiency and operator comfort after adding the DM30 II drill rig to its fleet.

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DM30 II – In the coal of Indonesia

Posted on 2013-03-25 by Lars Almbrandt

The majority of blasthole drill rigs in Indonesia are used in the coal industry and the Prima Sarana Gemilang mine is a typical example. Located on the island of Kalimantan, the mine has Atlas Copco DML and DM45 drills on site and the upgraded DM30 II was recently added to the fleet.

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DM30 II – New kid on the block

Posted on 2013-03-25 by Lars Almbrandt

Atlas Copco’s rotary and DTH drill rig, DM30, has long been favored by small mines and quarries for blasthole drilling. Light weight and easy to handle, it has served them well. But now it’s time for the DM30 to move over… there’s a new kid on the block – the DM30 II.

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Insight on safety: Interview with Atlas Copco’s safety expert

Posted on 2013-03-20 by Lars Almbrandt

In the hazardous worlds of mining and construction, safety is never taken for granted. M&C talks to Anna Eklind for a status report on the safety challenge.

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Bauma 2013: Springtime in Munich

Posted on 2013-03-20 by Lars Almbrandt

Construction professionals from around the world will gather in Munich, Germany this April for Bauma 2013 – the 30th trade show devoted to the international construction industry. The show at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre (April 15–21), promises to draw some 400 000 visitors from more than 200 nations – and there’s one booth they will not want to miss.

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T-WiZ drilling system proves its value in quarrying

Posted on 2013-03-20 by Lars Almbrandt

At the Marbäck stone quarry in Sweden, the newly arrived T-WiZ drilling system is helping Voglers AB to boost productivity.

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Conquering the Mountains of Malaysia

Posted on 2013-03-19 by Lars Almbrandt

A project to boost water supplies for the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur is on schedule despite complex tunneling in mountain terrain and difficult ground.

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Pit Viper drilling for Africa’s iron

Posted on 2013-03-19 by Lars Almbrandt

Drillers in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province use rotary and DTH technology to maintain high productivity and efficiency on the iron mines’ hard rock benches.

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