Monthly Archives: January 2015

Simulator training a 21st century approach

Posted on 2015-01-19 by Lars Almbrandt

With the ever-increasing demands for production efficiency, fast-track training in the mining industry has never been more important. Boliden Tara Mines of Ireland is one company that is reaping the benefit of an effective and safe training method with simulator training, without causing any disturbance to production.

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Turkey discovers how to keep running costs down with the surface drill rig SmartROC T40

Posted on 2015-01-15 by Lars Almbrandt

The introduction of Atlas Copco’s SmartROC T40 drill rig is helping Turkish contractors to slash their fuel bills and improve their productivity – and the word is spreading fast.

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Full marks for Pit Viper 311

Posted on 2015-01-15 by Lars Almbrandt

Atlas Copco’s new Pit Viper 311 has successfully completed rigorous field testing at a copper mine in the USA, confirming the value of the rotary drill rig key design features.

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Drilling for knowledge

Posted on 2015-01-14 by Lars Almbrandt

Researchers from around the world are currently studying the evolution of the planet based on information provided with the help of Atlas Copco and a 2.5 kilometer deep drill hole.

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