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Improving on the coiled-tubing Roxplorer rig is one of the MinEx CRC's aims
EXPLORATION

A vision of future exploration

Better pre-competitive data could stimulate better exploration

25 January 2019

A look inside Sandvik’s new D75KX rig’s cabin – part of the xSeries
FLEETS

Sandvik launches xSeries rotary, DTH drills

Sandvik's xSeries is built upon the proven design of its diesel-powered rotary blasthole drills

24 January 2019

Finding the right contractor to complete a drilling project at a mine site on time and on budget can be risky
SURFACE

Choosing the best drilling contractor

Many mining companies use outside contractors for surface drilling services at mine sites

22 January 2019

Boart Longyear has launched the DriftMaster series of top hammer rods and bits
UNDERGROUND

Boart Longyear launches DriftMaster series

Boart Longyear has launched the DriftMaster series of top hammer rods and bits

08 January 2019

Sandvik Ranger DXR series surface drill rig
FLEETS

Sandvik introduces non-cabin surface drill rigs

Sandvik is expanding its Ranger DX series of surface top-hammer drill rigs

07 January 2019

 Fordia is well known for its drilling tools
GEOMECHANICS / GROUND CONTROL

Epiroc completes Fordia acquisition

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of Fordia Group

03 January 2019

 Both new PowerCarbide grades are available immediately
UNDERGROUND

New PowerCarbide grades from Sandvik

Sandvik is adding two new carbide grades to its PowerCarbide family of drill bits

19 December 2018

The Pit Viper 271 is the first of five autonomous drill rigs that will operate at South Flank
FLEETS

Autonomous production drilling begins at South Flank

The first autonomous drill rig - an Epiroc Pit Viper 271 - has broken ground at BHP's South Flank

13 December 2018

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

editions

Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalog of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.