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Sandvik selected for Zambian copper expansion

Sandvik will supply 16 new drill rigs in 2026 in support of a

James Stent
Sandvik's D25KX down-the-hole (DTH) rotary drill rig

Sandvik's D25KX down-the-hole (DTH) rotary drill rig | Credits: Sandvik

Sandvik has been selected by an undisclosed global copper miner to supply a new fleet of drill rigs for its expanding Zambian copper operation. The Swedish original equipment manufacturer (OEM) will...

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