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New surface drill rig from Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco's new surface drill rig, the SmartROC CL, has given excellent results during field tests
13 January 2017
SURFACE
Atlas Copco introduces Powerbit range
Powerbit is the all-new range of top-hammer drill bits for surface drilling from Atlas Copco Secoroc
26 May 2016
EXPLORATION
VersaDrill Canada launches VersaMobile
VersaDrill Canada has unveiled its new KmN 1.4SM surface crawler drill rig, also known as the VersaMobile
10 May 2016
SURFACE
Atlas Copco unveils SmartROC D60
Atlas Copco has developed a new surface drill rig - SmartROC D60
04 February 2016
EQUIPMENT
Innovating for success
Ken Stapylton, vice-president of surface drilling, Sandvik Mining, looks at automation and sustainability
26 March 2014
EQUIPMENT
On the advance
Murray Harcus reviews equipment and technology developments from the leading drill-and-blast suppliers
13 April 2011
EQUIPMENT
Atlas Copco Secoroc presents PARD
Atlas Copco Secoroc has unveiled the new Secoroc PARD system, which is designed to boost rotary drilling
13 September 2010
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