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When Alkane’s Tomingley gold mine needed new machinery to better suit its underground operations, original equipment manufacturer Epiroc delivered.

With Australia pledging its commitment to zero emissions by 2050, the nation’s mining sector has moved quickly to find sustainable solutions. An additional bonus of this move could include the health and safety of the workforce.

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NEXGEN SIMS is a consortium of partners including Epiroc that aims to demonstrate working autonomous processes in real mining environments.

With a global shift towards decarbonisation, original equipment manufacturer Epiroc is at the forefront of providing battery electric solutions for the mining and resources industry.

Newcrest and Epiroc have collaborated in converting Panel Cave 1 at Cadia East gold mine into a semi-autonomous integrated production level.

Epiroc has launched its new Boltec M10 and Boltec E10 drill rigs, two machines set to boost rock reinforcement and safety on mine sites.

Epiroc has spearheaded a new project that encourages safety, electrification and automation of mining operations.

State of Play’s Electric Mine Consortium has coalesced several facets of mining to encourage an emission-free and safer future for the industry. Nickolas Zakharia writes.

Epiroc has unveiled the Boomer M20 multi-role drill rig after an extensive collaboration with customers and real-world testing.   

Epiroc is continuing the automation journey it started a decade ago by developing more systems that make drilling operations safer and reduce the risk of injury.

Orica and Epiroc are set to commission the Avatel explosives delivery system to help the underground mining sector remove workers from high risk areas.

Epiroc has inked a deal with Vale to supply its batteries as a service (BaaS) agreement, eliminating the risks surrounding battery installation and removal on mine sites.

Roy Hill is putting safety first at the Pilbara iron ore mine by signing a contract with Epiroc and ASI Mining to automate its mixed fleet of Hitachi and Cat haul trucks.

Orica and Epiroc are working to bring automated blasting to mines by 2020, as they join forces to develop a semi-automated explosives delivery system.

International equipment manufacturers and Australian companies alike are showing their commitment to changing the underground mining environment.

Now in its sixteenth year, the Australian Mining Prospect Awards evening is considered the Oscars of the Australian mining industry.

The Australian Mining Prospect Awards will take place in Brisbane for the first time in 2019 to recognise the mining industry’s biggest night of the year.

Drilling activities will always demand due care and attention but technology is helping to make things safer for operators in numerous ways. Safe to Work reports.

Epiroc creates a work environment that demonstrates its core values of innovation, collaboration and commitment for all employees.