Monthly Archives: August 2013

Autonomy in the Andes – Chile’s copper giant Codelco puts Scooptram ST14 to the test

Posted on 2013-08-26 by Lars Almbrandt

Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, has recently concluded trials focusing on semi-autonomous loading as a means of further increasing safety and productivity at the Andina Mine in Chile. M&C reports on the findings.

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Northern star shines bright

Posted on 2013-08-20 by Lars Almbrandt

LKAB’s Malmberget iron ore mine in the far north of Sweden is now making its mark on the future of underground long hole drilling using automated Simba rigs from Atlas Copco.

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As good as new – Meeting market demands for remanufacturing

Posted on 2013-08-13 by Lars Almbrandt

Atlas Copco’s remanufacturing services are being developed and expanded across the globe to meet increasing demands for reconditioned components or even entire drill rigs, loaders and trucks. For equipment owners, reman solutions is the perfect way to maximize assets and cost flexibility.

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Full marks in Svappavaara for FlexiROC T45

Posted on 2013-08-13 by Lars Almbrandt

The iron ore mining giant LKAB has been putting the new FlexiROC T45 surface drill rig to the test at its open pit operation in Svappavaara, in northern Sweden. The results were as dramatic as the landscape.

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Behind the gray walls – the art of shotcreting

Posted on 2013-08-13 by Lars Almbrandt

A mixture of sand, aggregates and water, sprayed onto a surface under high pressure. It may sound simple, but today’s modern shotcreting technique is nothing less than an art form. Tom Kurth, Marketing Manager at Atlas Copco MEYCO explains the sophisticated art of spray-on support for mines and tunnels.

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Atlas Copco RD10+ a perfect plus for PerfoChile

Posted on 2013-08-08 by Lars Almbrandt

Exploration contractor PerfoChile is known for its work with reverse circulation and diamond core drilling. That reputation has just been given three extra plus points with Atlas Copco’s RD10+.

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New FlexiROC design platform is a winner

Posted on 2013-08-08 by Lars Almbrandt

The new FlexiROC T45, recently introduced at the Bauma trade show in Germany, is rapidly gaining recognition as a door opener for improved profitability thanks to its new energy saving design platform.

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Driving the future of rock support

Posted on 2013-08-08 by Lars Almbrandt

Atlas Copco’s recent acquisition of shotcreting specialist MEYCO of Switzerland has broadened the company’s range to include advanced shotcreting knowhow and the market’s widest range of mobile shotcreting equipment for underground applications. The acquisition places Atlas Copco at the forefront of this important technology and lays the foundation for the development of new shotcreting solutions.

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New exploration rig from Atlas Copco makes grade control easy and safe

Posted on 2013-08-08 by Lars Almbrandt

The largest pure gold mine in northern Europe, Björkdalsgruvan, expects continued strong demand and is gearing up for future production using the new, compact Explorac 100 drill rig from Atlas Copco.

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