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Sandvik to purchase DSI Underground in 10-figure deal
Sandvik is set to acquire Munich-headquartered underground mining solutions provider DSI Underground for €943 million ($1.5 billion).
January 4, 2021 0 comment
Sandvik adds evacuation mode to OptiMine
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has enhanced its OptiMine platform with evacuation mode to help lead people to rescue chambers safely.
December 17, 2020 0 comment
Greener, safer mining vehicles coming by 2025
The International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) intends to make vehicle collision avoidance technology available to mining companies by 2025.
November 27, 2020 0 comment
Sandvik Digital Driller facilitates operator training
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has revised its operator training simulator, Digital Driller, for drill operators and maintenance teams.
September 21, 2020 0 comment
Sandvik to improve safety with employee training
Sandvik employees have signed up for a vocational training course to boost their digital and networking skills to enhance safety across manufacturing and engineering.
August 7, 2020 0 comment
What protects the technology keeping mines safe?
Sandvik and Barminco have proved at IGO’s Nova mine that remote operations are a reality in the not too distant future, but how can cyber security be ensured?
June 5, 2020 0 comment
A revolutionary approach to drilling
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.
June 25, 2019 0 comment
Sandvik boosts safety with Newtrax buyout
Sandvik is set to boost its safety offering with the acquisition of Canadian tech company Newtrax.
April 22, 2019 0 comment
Sandvik launches underground simulator for safer drilling
Sandvik has introduced an operator training simulator to provide a compact and flexible solution to safely train teams on the DD422i, DD422iE and DT922i drill rigs.
March 3, 2019 0 comment
Sandvik delivers safer drilling with automation enhancements
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has rolled out automation upgrades for its 400i series drills, DD422i and DD422iE, to deliver 24/7 underground drilling in a safer manner.
January 21, 2019 0 comment
Sandvik advances battery electric solutions for future mines
Sandvik is working with several major mining houses to further the development of battery electric solutions for hard rock mining operations.
December 17, 2018 0 comment
Resolute takes step to commissioning autonomous fleet at Syama
Resolute Mining conducts safer mining at the Syama underground gold mine in Mali, West Africa with fully autonomous fleet scheduled for commissioning in January 2019.
December 17, 2018 0 comment
Intelligent Sandvik loader promises safer operation for underground mining
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s new underground loader, the Sandvik LH517i, promises to bring a raft of improvements for operators, including increased safety and comfort. Principally, Sandvik has improved the size, visibility and ergonomics of the operator’s cabin to reduce fatigue and improve well-being. “The increased focus on operator comfort in the new Sandvik LH517i … Continue reading Intelligent Sandvik loader promises safer operation for underground mining
July 23, 2018 0 comment
Resolute to fully automate underground gold mine with Sandvik system
Resolute Mining and Sandvik have established a strategic framework to fully automate the Syama underground gold mine in Mali, West Africa.
June 14, 2018 0 comment
Global equipment trends: demand to grow
Volatile prices of commodities or raw materials is the major trend observed in the last few years, according to Grand View Research. The mining equipment market is also expected to witness the impact of this unpredictability.
May 21, 2018 0 comment