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SURFACE

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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