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More power and fuel efficiency from new generation surface drill rig

15th November 2024 An updated addition to the PowerROC range of surface drill rigs offers increased fuel efficiency and faster operations, says Epiroc surface division senior product manager Masanori Kogushi. The new generation PowerROC T35 features several benefits for quarries and construction companies. The... →

Drill rig becomes popular choice for Southern African mines

8th November 2024 A down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig introduced to the market in 2018 has become the preferred choice for surface mines across southern Africa, particularly in high-capacity production drilling applications. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions says its Leopard DI650i DTH drill rig has surpassed... →

Image of a Sandvik Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rig

The Sandvik Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rig

First ever battery-electric drill rig showcased

24th October 2024 A pioneering new battery-electric drill rig was recently showcased at the MINExpo exhibition held in Las Vegas, US. Described as the first ever down-the-hole surface drill rig, Epiroc says its SmartROC D65 is set to play an important role in the shift towards a green transition and zero emission... →

Epiroc’s SmartROC D65 battery-electric drill rig

New drill rig for smaller drifts

14th September 2024 A long-hole production drill rig for small to medium-sized drifts, featuring a new carousel design and automation features, was recently unveiled by Epiroc. Part of the company’s Smart series, the new Simba SM60 S production drill rig is equipped with a range of automation options designed to... →

Epiroc Simba SM60 S drill rig

Air filter pre-cleaners enhance engine performance and fuel efficiency

16th August 2024 Developed with technology from the US, air filter pre-cleaners are designed to keep engines’ air filters cleaner for longer, enhancing performance and fuel efficiency, cutting filter replacement costs and reducing maintenance downtime. Heavy duty cooling and air conditioning specialist Booyco... →

Sy-Klone engine air filter pre-cleaners

Underground drilling revolution underway

8th March 2024 Underground drilling technology is said to be undergoing a significant transformation, with the adoption of intelligent drilling and a growing interest in battery electric models for the future. The advancements are set to improve precision and productivity while also providing detailed... →

The Sandvik DD422iE drill

Automation technology supports surface drill management

10th February 2024 Epiroc has launched its common automation panel (CAP) for rig control system-based surface drill rigs, namely the Pit Viper and SmartROC DTH MKII models. CAP is said to enable improved ergonomics and a platform approach to run mixed fleet operations from a single station, including improving the... →

Image of a computer screen overlooking a drill rig

Common Automation Panel for mixed fleet from Epiroc

Innovative design takes automated drilling to a new level

12th January 2024 A new top hammer tool system is designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs by saving fuel and simplifying automated drilling in surface bench and underground longhole applications. The multi-patented solution from Sandvik is said to feature a first-of-its-kind curved thread design which... →

Sandvik Rock Tools CT67 top hammer tool system

Lower cost drill rig withstands tough conditions

13th November 2023 Japanese manufacturer Furukawa Rock Drills (FRD) has released its new hydraulic crawler drill hammer, which it says is designed to be more cost-effective and economical. The company says its FRD HCRL100-E3 crawler drill has been developed especially for local operating conditions. →

Image of Furukawa hydraulic crawler drill dammer distributed by ELB Equipment

Furukawa hydraulic crawler drill hammer distributed by ELB Equipment

Automatic bit changer for blasthole drill rigs

27th October 2023 A new automatic bit changer (ABC) is now available for the Epiroc Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig. Using automation and advanced control systems, ABC enables hands-free bit changes and allows operators to easily switch rotary efficiency. ABC eliminates human interaction with the drill string... →

Automatic bit changer for Epiroc's blasthole drill rigs

Drill rigs boost blasting company growth

12th October 2023 KwaZulu-Natal-based drilling and blasting company Brauteseth Blasting says it is expanding nationally, supported by its multiple drill rig acquisitions from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions which have helped to bolster its production capacity. The units acquired by the company include the... →

The Pantera DP1500i surface top-hammer drill rig

New construction drill rig

19th June 2023 A new surface radio remote drill rig has recently been launched, offering a range of features and digital functions that aim to increase fuel savings and reduce the impact on the environment. Epiroc’s new flagship compact drill rig, SmartROC T25 R, developed for construction and quarrying, is... →

Image of the SmartROC T25 Rconstruction drill rig from Epiroc

The SmartROC T25 R flagship construction drill rig from Epiroc

Largest top hammer drill rig arrives in Southern Africa

15th June 2023 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has announced its introduction of the first Pantera DP1600i drill rig in Southern Africa. Said to be the largest top hammer drill on the market, it is capable of drilling hole diameters from 102 mm to 178 mm, resulting in a significant reduction in fuel... →

The Pantera DP1600i from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

Next-generation software for drilling professionals

11th April 2023 Global energy engineering consultancy and software provider AGR has launched new software that aims to give drilling professionals improved understanding of time, cost and risk when planning wells. AGR explains that its next-generation P1ANS application builds on the success of its field-proven... →

P1ANS is the latest addition to AGR’s iQx software portfolio

Carbide drill bit recycling programme

11th April 2023 Sandvik is introducing what it says is an industry-first ‘opt-out’ recycling programme for carbide drill bit users. The company says its initiative aims to transform the use of a material expected to run out within 40 years to 100 years, if consumption rates continue unabated. Tungsten, a key... →

Sandvik has introduced a recycling programme for carbide drill bits

Upgraded drill rig with improved ergonomics and safety

4th April 2023 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has announced an improved version of its D25KS drill rig – the new D25KX rotary drill rig, which features a redesigned cabin and ergonomic and safety enhancements. The large cabin windows allow greater visibility from the operator’s swivel seat and control panel... →

The Sandvik D25KX rotary drill rig

Automated drill rig optimises mining processes

12th November 2022 A new long-hole production drill rig for medium-sized to large drifts features state-of-the-art automation, as well as a step-by-step program that aims to continuously improve the machine’s performance in the mining process. Epiroc says that its Simba E70 S drill rig is the next step in... →

Epiroc's Simba E70 S drill rig

New range of DTH hammers on the horizon

12th November 2022 Mincon Group has unveiled its next-generation down-the-hole (DTH) hammer range, available in early 2023. The product range is centred around high-efficiency DTH hammers that are said to combine class-leading penetration rates with proven energy savings aimed at helping reduce drilling costs and... →

Image of Mincon Group's next-generation DTH hammer range

Mincon Group has unveiled its next-generation DTH hammer range

Underground drill deepens mining automation

3rd November 2022 A fully autonomous, twin-boom development drill rig capable of drilling without human interaction, is seen as a major step towards autonomous mining. The AutoMine concept underground drill is a cabinless battery-electric drill that can plan and execute the complete drilling cycle from tramming to... →

Sandvik's AutoMine concept underground drill

New hands-free bit changer for drill rigs

30th September 2022 An Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) that is designed to change rotary tricone bits significantly faster than manual exchanges and eliminate human interaction with the drill string, has recently been introduced. Epiroc’s ABC enables hands-free bit changes on Pit Viper 270 and Pit Viper 290 series drill... →

Epiroc has launched its Automatic Bit Changer

New reverse circulation sampling option introduced

16th September 2021 A new reverse circulation (RC) drilling system is said to offer a reliable and accurate method for ore body identification and grade control in opencast mining. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the new RC sampling option for its Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rig. Fully... →

Image of Sandvik reverse circulation Leopard DI650i drill rig

Sandvik has added reverse circulation sampling capability to its Leopard DI650i drill rig

Faster, more cost effective drilling

2nd June 2021 A new top hammer drill is said to challenge traditional down-the-hole (DTH) drilling on surface mines and large quarries, promising faster, fuel efficient and cost effective drilling of holes from 140 mm to 178 mm in diameter. The Top Hammer XL, released by Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions,... →

The Pantera DP1600i top hammer drill rig from Sandvik

New drill rig specially developed for local requirements

14th May 2021 A new down-the-hole crawler drill rig has been designed specifically for Southern African drilling conditions. Local mining equipment supplier ELB Equipment partnered with Japanese drill rig manufacturer Furukawa to develop the Furukawa DCR22 drill rig, with a larger capacity unit than its... →

The Furukawa DCR22 drill rig developed in partnership with ELB Equipment

Ergonomic rock drill prioritises operator comfort

7th May 2021 A range of surface rock drills have been specifically designed to ensure operator comfort and safety. Combining an ergonomic design with smart technology, Atlas Copco’s Surface Rock Drill (SRD) range is said to deliver reliability, efficiency, safety, low maintenance and serviceability. The... →

A surface rock drill from Atlas Copco

Drilling automation offers solution for quarries

19th February 2021 A global shift towards autonomous drilling in the quarrying sector is seen to be the result of a number of benefits offered by the automation of surface drill rigs, such as an increase in productivity and cost-savings. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has noted a growing interest in drilling... →

The Sandvik Leopard DI650i is designed for high-capacity production drilling applications in surface mining and for large-scale quarry applications

Hands-free rod handling improves safety

23rd October 2020 A hands-free rod handling system which is designed to fully automate the loading of drill rods and core barrel operation, has been released. Pacific Technologies and its drilling rigs supplier, Hanjin D&B, announced the new solution which is said to be particularly suited for applications such as... →

Pacific Technologies and Hanjin D&B's hands-free rod handling system

New and improved rock drill launched

23rd October 2020 A new rock drill that promises greater reliability, reduced operating costs and improved productivity, has recently been launched. The RDX5 rock drill from Swedish mining gear and metal-cutting tools maker Sandvik, features new design aspects such as pressurised seams to increase durability. The... →

The RDX5 rock drill from Sandvik,

Electric drill rig set to transform mining

21st August 2020 A transition from diesel-driven to battery-powered drill rigs is expected across Southern African mines, with the introduction of a highly-automated underground electric drill rig. The innovation has been in development for the past three years and, accoding to Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology,... →

The Sandvik DD422iE’s electric drill rig

Vehicle-mounted drilling unit installed

17th July 2020 Positive-grip, pressed-section planks and walkways have been installed for the Chamber of Mines rescue drilling unit based at Colliery Training College (CTC) at eMalahleni in Mpumalanga. The walkway’s non-slip features, combined with its high strength-to-weight ratio, make it particularly... →

Mentis Die-Line walkways and planks installed around a drill vehicle

HUD MINING SUPPLIES

By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th November 2019 South African manufacturer of specialist exploration drilling machinery and consumables. Includes making the entire range of impregnated and surface set diamond drill bits and reaming shells, and PCD and other specialist bits. Kempe and MetreEater diamond drills. Full engineering workshop... →

Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd

12th November 2018 Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. Tel: +27(0) 11... →

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