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Sandvik - Single-Boom for Narrow Vein

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced the Sandvik DD212, a compact and intelligent single-boom electrohydraulic drill for tunnelling and mining development in narrow vein drifts. The DD212 delivers…

2021-02-23 | Sandvik | Sweden

Drill hole Deviation Measurement

Carlson Software announced the Boretrak2 borehole deviation measurement system is simple to use and can measure boreholes in any inclination. With Carslon Scan software, it can check the accuracy of drilled…

2021-02-23 | Carlson Software | United States

Sandvik – Innovation in Mining Virtual Event

Over two days, September 29th – 30th , Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are hosting an online Innovation in Mining Event showcasing the companies line up of new solutions and equipment as well as…

2020-09-08 | Sandvik | Sweden

Epiroc - Optimizable DTH Hammers

Epiroc introduced the COP M-series down-the-hole hammers to the U.S. market. The company reported the range has bits designed with a unique solid shank that enhances durability and energy transfer for…

2020-01-16 | Epiroc | Sweden

Narrow Vein Drill Series for Hard Rock

Sandvik launched the 2711 line of narrow vein drills, which the company described as simple and safe to operate. The new class of drills provides accurate drilling, high performance, large coverage, enhanced…

2019-12-16 | Sandvik | Sweden

Epiroc - Your go-to guide for surface mining, quarrying and construction drilling

The new Reference book for Epiroc Surface and Exploration Drilling division has been published. Available in The Epiroc Print Shop, both as a printed and digital version. The book, named "Drilling in…

2019-12-10 | Epiroc | Sweden

Devico - Borehole Surveying Instrument

Devico launched the DeviGyro, which the company described as the world’s smallest multifunctional borehole gyro instrument. The solution surveyed a 2,410-m in-and-out drill hole in 76 minutes, collecting…

2019-11-12 | Devico | Norway

Epiroc introduces the Pit Viper 270 XC series

Epiroc have announced that The Pit Viper 270 series, can now be configured with the XC package (where XC stands for eXtra Capacity) to provide 85,000 lb (42.5 tons) bit load capacity, taking the series…

2019-10-01 | Epiroc | United States

Boart Longyear Logs Year Without LTI

Boart Longyear announced that as of July 5, the company had racked up 10 million consecutive man-hours with no lost-time injuries (LTIs), as well as one year completely free of LTIs. Previously, in 2018,…

2019-09-18 | Boart Longyear | United States

Hammer Rods, Bits Offer Better Production, Wear Resistance

Boart Longyear announced the DriftMaster series of top hammer rods and bits, with a unique thread profile designed for added endurance and strength. Field test results exceeded expectations, according…

2019-02-13 | Boart Longyear | United States

Drilling Solutions Offer Longer Life, Cost Savings

Sandvik introduced the Alpha 360, a drilling tool system that complements the company’s Alpha 330. Alpha 360 offers a reinforced design, features double the standard thread life, and enables hole accuracy…

2019-01-16 | Sandvik | Sweden

Boart Longyear Wraps Up Relocation Effort

Boart Longyear announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to West Valley City, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The development caps a series of moves that transplanted many…

2018-10-17 | Boart Longyear | United States

Coring Rods With Self-Aligning Threads

Boart Longyear launched XQ Wireline Coring Rods for drilling and coring. The rods, having been tested at 30 exploration locations, are proven to be stronger, last longer, and are easier to make and break…

2018-08-27 | Boartlongyear | United States

DTH Hammer With Higher Striking Power

Sandvik unveiled the RH560 down-the-hole (DTH) hammer, which delivers a long service life that reduces drilling costs, the company reported. Enhanced air cycle and piston design deliver higher striking…

2018-07-25 | Sandvik | Sweden

Minnovare Launches the Production Optimizer System

The Production Optimizer system for underground metal mining is a revolutionary new system that substantially reduces blasthole deviation, according to Minnovare. With less deviation, the company said…

2018-07-25 | Minnovare | Australia

Sandvik - RockPulse

RockPulse, a solution for real-time tool stress monitoring in top hammer drilling. The add-on system integrates directly with the rock drill and its control system, and can be used for drilling process…

2018-06-25 | Sandvik | Sweden

Boart Longyear Adds Drills to Meet Demand

Boart Longyear announced it will add new exploration drill rigs to its drilling services fleet in response to increased demand. In Chile, a new LF160 top-drive coring rig will go to a current customer…

2018-05-29 | Boart Longyear | United States

DTH Hammer for Blastholes

Rockmore International introduced the ROK 550T down the hole T Series hammer. The hammer is a 5-in.-class hammer that uses a QL5/QL50 bit shank. It drills 5.5-in. to 6-in.- diameter holes for blast-hole…

2018-04-18 | Rockmore International | United States

Komatsu Develops Articulating Boom Track Drills

Komatsu announced it is expanding its P&H product line to include articulating boom track drills. The first machine in the series, the 44XT, is in testing at the company’s Arizona Proving Grounds and…

2018-03-20 | Komatsu America Corp | United States

Surface Drill Rigs Increase Coverage, Save Time

Sandvik released the New Ranger DXi series. Offering 55 square meters (m2) drilling coverage, it is the most powerful and efficient top hammer drill rig in its class, the company reported. All of the…

2018-01-12 | Sandvik | Sweden

	Sandvik - Single-Boom for Narrow Vein Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced the Sandvik DD212, a compact and intelligent single-boom electrohydraulic drill for tunnelling and mining development in narrow vein drifts. The DD212 delivers… 2021-02-23 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Drill hole Deviation Measurement Carlson Software announced the Boretrak2 borehole deviation measurement system is simple to use and can measure boreholes in any inclination. With Carslon Scan software, it can check the accuracy of drilled… 2021-02-23 \| Carlson Software \| United States
	Sandvik – Innovation in Mining Virtual Event Over two days, September 29th – 30th , Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are hosting an online Innovation in Mining Event showcasing the companies line up of new solutions and equipment as well as… 2020-09-08 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Epiroc - Optimizable DTH Hammers Epiroc introduced the COP M-series down-the-hole hammers to the U.S. market. The company reported the range has bits designed with a unique solid shank that enhances durability and energy transfer for… 2020-01-16 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	Narrow Vein Drill Series for Hard Rock Sandvik launched the 2711 line of narrow vein drills, which the company described as simple and safe to operate. The new class of drills provides accurate drilling, high performance, large coverage, enhanced… 2019-12-16 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Epiroc - Your go-to guide for surface mining, quarrying and construction drilling The new Reference book for Epiroc Surface and Exploration Drilling division has been published. Available in The Epiroc Print Shop, both as a printed and digital version. The book, named "Drilling in… 2019-12-10 \| Epiroc \| Sweden
	Devico - Borehole Surveying Instrument Devico launched the DeviGyro, which the company described as the world’s smallest multifunctional borehole gyro instrument. The solution surveyed a 2,410-m in-and-out drill hole in 76 minutes, collecting… 2019-11-12 \| Devico \| Norway
	Epiroc introduces the Pit Viper 270 XC series Epiroc have announced that The Pit Viper 270 series, can now be configured with the XC package (where XC stands for eXtra Capacity) to provide 85,000 lb (42.5 tons) bit load capacity, taking the series… 2019-10-01 \| Epiroc \| United States
	Boart Longyear Logs Year Without LTI Boart Longyear announced that as of July 5, the company had racked up 10 million consecutive man-hours with no lost-time injuries (LTIs), as well as one year completely free of LTIs. Previously, in 2018,… 2019-09-18 \| Boart Longyear \| United States
	Hammer Rods, Bits Offer Better Production, Wear Resistance Boart Longyear announced the DriftMaster series of top hammer rods and bits, with a unique thread profile designed for added endurance and strength. Field test results exceeded expectations, according… 2019-02-13 \| Boart Longyear \| United States
	Drilling Solutions Offer Longer Life, Cost Savings Sandvik introduced the Alpha 360, a drilling tool system that complements the company’s Alpha 330. Alpha 360 offers a reinforced design, features double the standard thread life, and enables hole accuracy… 2019-01-16 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Boart Longyear Wraps Up Relocation Effort Boart Longyear announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to West Valley City, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The development caps a series of moves that transplanted many… 2018-10-17 \| Boart Longyear \| United States
	Coring Rods With Self-Aligning Threads Boart Longyear launched XQ Wireline Coring Rods for drilling and coring. The rods, having been tested at 30 exploration locations, are proven to be stronger, last longer, and are easier to make and break… 2018-08-27 \| Boartlongyear \| United States
	DTH Hammer With Higher Striking Power Sandvik unveiled the RH560 down-the-hole (DTH) hammer, which delivers a long service life that reduces drilling costs, the company reported. Enhanced air cycle and piston design deliver higher striking… 2018-07-25 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Minnovare Launches the Production Optimizer System The Production Optimizer system for underground metal mining is a revolutionary new system that substantially reduces blasthole deviation, according to Minnovare. With less deviation, the company said… 2018-07-25 \| Minnovare \| Australia
	Sandvik - RockPulse RockPulse, a solution for real-time tool stress monitoring in top hammer drilling. The add-on system integrates directly with the rock drill and its control system, and can be used for drilling process… 2018-06-25 \| Sandvik \| Sweden
	Boart Longyear Adds Drills to Meet Demand Boart Longyear announced it will add new exploration drill rigs to its drilling services fleet in response to increased demand. In Chile, a new LF160 top-drive coring rig will go to a current customer… 2018-05-29 \| Boart Longyear \| United States
	DTH Hammer for Blastholes Rockmore International introduced the ROK 550T down the hole T Series hammer. The hammer is a 5-in.-class hammer that uses a QL5/QL50 bit shank. It drills 5.5-in. to 6-in.- diameter holes for blast-hole… 2018-04-18 \| Rockmore International \| United States
	Komatsu Develops Articulating Boom Track Drills Komatsu announced it is expanding its P&H product line to include articulating boom track drills. The first machine in the series, the 44XT, is in testing at the company’s Arizona Proving Grounds and… 2018-03-20 \| Komatsu America Corp \| United States
	Surface Drill Rigs Increase Coverage, Save Time Sandvik released the New Ranger DXi series. Offering 55 square meters (m2) drilling coverage, it is the most powerful and efficient top hammer drill rig in its class, the company reported. All of the… 2018-01-12 \| Sandvik \| Sweden