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Trusted drilling contractor in Ostrobothnia
January 30, 2017
Surface and Exploration Drilling division
Dynamic tunneling in Bodø
January 23, 2017
Norwegian contractor Veidekke shares their experience with the Dynamic tunneling package, and explains how the software feature enables them to generate drill plans at the tunnel face.
Bold wire saw project with SpeedCut
December 12, 2016
Bohus Bergsprängning has created a 22-meter deep shaft and a 7-meter long cross tunnel in Röda Sten in Gothenburg. The shaft was made entirely without blasting, instead using a wire saw from Atlas Copco.
SmartROC T45 drilling at height in Italy
December 8, 2016
FlexiROC T45 proves its superiority
November 25, 2016
Germany’s Mineral Baustoff GmbH, a member of the STRABAG SE Group, is one of Europe’s leading raw materials producers.
PowerROC T50 gives mighty performance in tropical Indonesia
June 30, 2016
Surface drill rig for limestone and cement quarrying, open pit mining, as well as aggregate quarrying
Time for evolution
June 29, 2016
As labor costs continue to rise and safety regulations become ever more demanding, quarrying companies are meeting the challenges through increased mechanization.
WellDrill 3062 - Meeting the demand for wells
June 29, 2016
Modern surface drilling technology is driving the increasing demand for geothermal and water wells, and well drilling specialist Säffle Brunnsborrning is among the growing number of small entrepreneurs who are taking full advantage of the trend.
Secoroc QL300 breaking ground in China
June 28, 2016
Turnaround in the andes – significant increase in equipment availability
June 28, 2016
When Chile’s El Sauce copper mine launched an investigation into the reasons for its declining productivity, the low availability of its drilling equipment was identified as key factor. What came next became as industry “first”.
Powerbit drill tests - Virginia, USA
June 20, 2016
Rock Drilling tools 2016
Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, USA, William A. Hazel, Inc. is a premiere total site development contractor. They encountered hard rock while working on infrastructure projects to support a population surge in the Washington, D.C., area
Powerbit drill tests -Tangen, Norway
June 17, 2016
2016 Rock Drilling tools
Major investments in new infrastructure is under way in and around Oslo, Norway. New railroads have been built and new high-capacity highways are being constructed.
CARETAKERS of the Czech Republic
June 17, 2016
CB Destrukce of the Czech Republic is one of the country’s top ten contractors providing drilling and blasting services for the construction industry – and it’s all about CARE.
Problem solvers at the Doha Metro
June 14, 2016
A surface drilling solution to an underground dilemma.
Longer bit life with Powerbit in Garpenberg
June 14, 2016
Mining and Rock Excavation Service division Rock Drilling tools
Recent investments have made Boliden’s Garpenberg mine one of the most modern and productive in the world. This is a great feat for Sweden’s oldest, still active mine, which can trace its history back to the 13th century.
Trucking to the future
June 13, 2016
Portugal’s Aljustrel copper/zinc mine is back in business and on the road to becoming a world class producer. A strategy to successively increase the capacity and efficiency of the haulage fleet is proving to be a key factor in the mine’s new-found s...
In the coal of Indonesia
June 9, 2016
Certiq takes fleet management to the next level
June 9, 2016
Certiq, Atlas Copco’s new machine monitoring system, keeps equipment owners continuously updated on the performance of their fleets, paving the way for proactive maintenance and lower costs.
Safety on the benches
May 23, 2016
Radomiro mine introduces remote control
Explorac 100 - An expert in grade control on the snow covered plateau
May 4, 2016
Known as the “Roof of the World,” the Tibetan Plateau captivates us not only with her stunning natural beauty and pristine culture, but also with abundant mineral resources.
SmartROC with HNS paves the way
March 29, 2016
Every day, the world’s quarries produce millions of tonnes of aggregate for a variety of industrial needs by drilling, blasting and crushing – but not always with the best results for their owners. However, there is a smart, easy and profitable way t...
Rock Buggy rocks!
February 2, 2016
The first Atlas Copco Rock Buggy to be delivered to the UK is winning praise from drillers at the Glebe Stone limestone quarry in Lincolnshire.
A helping hand in the Pilbara
January 29, 2016
The miners are turning to service solutions as a way to combat the downtrend with metal prices lower than for many years
A helping hand in the Pilbara
January 29, 2016
Lean and green in Poland optimized quarrying with SmartROC T35
January 28, 2016
The GZD Siewierz quarry in southern Poland is gearing up for leaner production with a SmartROC T35 that has cut noise levels and energy consumption by half.
New horizons for safety
January 11, 2016
Our Diamec Smart series brings automation to core drilling. Rough, tough and hazardous tasks in drilling are diminishing as technology marches on with automation. The newcomer Diamec Smart is a good example of today’s safety innovations.
FlexiROC series gets even more versatile
January 7, 2016
Three new editions of the FlexiROC range of surface drill rigs have been introduced, each adapted for a wide range of applications in construction and quarrying.
World’s biggest raise?
January 6, 2016
American raiseboring specialist Raisebor has set a record in the North American raiseboring industry, completing what is possibly the biggest raise ever bored.
Back to work with the help of RigScan technology
December 29, 2015
Insight on underground trends
December 15, 2015
Tomorrow’s underground mines will be more remote with orebodies that are difficult to reach and consequently more dangerous to excavate.
New big hole hammer cuts costs
December 14, 2015
Milestone for Boomer S1 D as 500th rig goes to Macedonia
December 11, 2015
Work smarter, improve continuously, enhance skills
December 10, 2015
Boliden Tara Mines is in no doubt about the positive impact that systematic training of equipment operators and maintenance personnel can have on efficiency. So much so, that it has made training a fundamental element of its business strategy.
New rig for stone drillers
December 10, 2015
Atlas Copco has launched a high productivity, low cost surface drill rig for the dimension stone industry. The SpeedROC 2F is designed for drilling in marble, granite, sandstone and limestone.
Work smarter, improve continuously, enhance skills
December 10, 2015
Boliden Tara Mines is in no doubt about the positive impact that systematic training of equipment operators and maintenance personnel can have on efficiency.
Reconstruction brings new hope to Japan's earthquake victims
December 8, 2015
surface drill rig for construction and quarrying
The transformation of a giant
December 6, 2015
Chile’s great Chuquicamata open pit mine is looking ahead to a new and prosperous future – underground.
One small step for man
November 10, 2015
Surface and Exploration Drilling division
surface drill rig for quarrying and open pit mining
The drill rig that brought good fortune to Malaysia
August 11, 2015
Surface and Exploration Drilling division
surface drill rig for construction and quarrying
A light heavyweight
July 22, 2015
Calculating how much rock needs excavating in preparation for a construction project is usually a fairly accurate process. But in Vega, while this process was under way, it was decided that one of the buildings would be relocated several meters from ...
Reloaded! New Boomer M-series available worldwide
June 15, 2015
Atlas Copco’s well known Boomer M-series has undergone a major upgrade and is now available worldwide.
Optimization in the quarries, Norwegians show the way
June 10, 2015
Brønnøy Kalk AS, owners of the Akselberg limestone quarry in northern Norway, has achieved consistency and reliability in its production process. This, in turn, has helped to boost efficiency throughout the operation.
Swedes put upgraded Scooptram GET bucket to the test
June 7, 2015
With narrow drifts and a tricky combination of ore to contend with, Sweden’s Lovisa Mine was the ideal testing ground for the upgraded GET – a new Scooptram bucket with smarter and longer-lasting features.
New surface drill rig for Russian gold
June 4, 2015
Surface and Exploration Drilling division
surface drill rig for quarrying and mining
Increased Safety with BenchREMOTE in Savage River Mine
May 25, 2015
The Savage River mine has taken its focus on safety another step forward with the installation of a mobile, remote control station for drill rigs.
A formidable drill rig fleet is making a major contribution to the mine's success
May 22, 2015
Detour Lake is the flagship gold mining operation of emerging mid-tier gold producer, Detour Gold Corporation. Keeping Detour Lake on target to becoming Canada’s largest gold mine
The zinc king of Rajasthan
May 22, 2015
Interaction and dialogue get results in Indian mines India’s Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) owner of the world’s largest zinc mine, is successfully developing its operations to meet future challenges and demands. A long-term partnership with Atlas Copc...
Success on the surface construction recovery is good news for drillers
May 21, 2015
As the construction industry recovers from the global recession, drilling contractors are finding that new technology goes a long way to meeting the increasing demand for materials.
Šarani – On budget and on schedule
May 15, 2015
As one of the five tunnels currently being built on the 40.3 km section of the Ljig-Preljina road in Serbia, the Šarani tunnel is extraordinary.
A big win for China's tin
May 15, 2015
Datun Mine sets new productivity records with Diamec underground exploration drill rigs
First PowerROC T35 E in Mexico shows its power
February 11, 2015
surface drill rig for construction and urban development
Twin Pit Viper drill rigs join Kevitsa fleet in Lapland
January 31, 2015
The Kevitsa Mine in Finnish Lapland, 130 km inside the Arctic Circle, continues to develop with Atlas Copco equipment. Among the latest acquisitions are two Pit Viper 271 drill rigs which are now in full operation.
Simulator training a 21st century approach
January 19, 2015
With the ever-increasing demands for production efficiency, fast-track training in the mining industry has never been more important.
Full marks for Pit Viper 311
January 15, 2015
Atlas Copco’s new Pit Viper 311 has successfully completed rigorous field testing at a copper mine in the USA, confirming the value of the rotary drill rig key design features.
Turkey discovers how to keep running costs down with the surface drill rig SmartROC T40
January 15, 2015
The introduction of Atlas Copco’s SmartROC T40 drill rig is helping Turkish contractors to slash their fuel bills and improve their productivity – and the word is spreading fast.
SpeedCut boosts productivity for dimension stone specialist in US
January 14, 2015
A dimension stone specialist in the USA has increased its productivity by up to 40 percent after switching the drill and blast method for diamond wire cutting to the Atlas Copco SpeedCut.
Drilling for knowledge
January 11, 2015
Researchers from around the world are currently studying the evolution of the planet based on information provided with the help of Atlas Copco and a 2.5 kilometer deep drill hole.
Australian quarry increases productivity with SmartROC T45
November 20, 2014
For concrete and quarry company Local Mix, increasing productivity was simply a matter of finding the right drill rig. By all accounts, they’ve found it.
Scooptram ST18 – Australia’s new Gold Standard
August 22, 2014
The Stawell Gold mine in Australia is the first mine in the world to take delivery of the newly launched Scooptram ST18 loader from Atlas Copco.
SmartROC C50 drill rig is an outstanding performer
August 13, 2014
The SmartROC C50 surface drill rig has emerged victorious from the infamous limestone quarries of France, with top marks for power, speed and fuel efficiency.
China moving on from pneumatic to hydraulic
August 11, 2014
Surface drill rig for construction and quarrying
New Symmetrix trial
June 19, 2014
Keeping Russia’s pellets rolling
January 9, 2014
The Karelsky Okatysh iron ore mine, located in the Russian Republic of Karelia, continues to increase its production year on year, irrespective of fluctuations in metal prices.
Christensen CT20 - A new chapter in the story of Rio Tinto
January 9, 2014
Modern exploration helps revive iconic Spanish copper mine.
Behind the gray walls – the art of shotcreting
August 13, 2013
A mixture of sand, aggregates and water, sprayed onto a surface under high pressure. It may sound simple, but today’s modern shotcreting technique is nothing less than an art form.
As good as new – meeting market demands for remanufacturing
August 13, 2013
Atlas Copco’s remanufacturing services are being developed and expanded across the globe to meet increasing demands for reconditioned components or even entire drill rigs, loaders and trucks.
Full marks in Svappavaara for FlexiROC T45
August 13, 2013
The iron ore mining giant LKAB has been putting the new FlexiROC T45 surface drill rig to the test at its open pit operation in Svappavaara, in northern Sweden. The results were as dramatic as the landscape.
Atlas Copco simulator training goes global
April 16, 2012
Pay per use: Cost effective tunneling in Portugal
March 23, 2017
Our ideas move mountains. One of many ideas is a unique model used to control costs at the Marão tunneling project in Iberia, Portugal.
The fuel cost killer of Queensland
March 23, 2017
Excore leads the way
March 23, 2017
Performance-improvement and costsavings challenges within the drilling industry have never been greater. On the job safety is critical and any operation trying to remain competitive in today’s market needs innovative solutions to ensure contrac...
The perfect match
March 23, 2017
New Azure exploration bit was configured with customer input to conquer variations in an array of formations
Productivity boosted ahead
March 23, 2017
Finding new ways to make operations more efficient and less expensive is a challenge. KGHM mines in Poland has found that using Atlas Copco products and service provided them with the tools needed to achieve their goals.
Powerbit drill tests - Sedenak, State of Johor, Malaysia
March 23, 2017
2016 Rock Drilling tools
Saroma Engineering Sdn Bhd was incorporated in 1977. The company started as a sub-contractor and crushing plant operator for quarries and the construction industry
Efficient drilling for piling
March 23, 2017
Special solution meets tough challenge in Trondheim
March 23, 2017
Unique core drilling project
March 23, 2017
A Rock Star emerges at Tara
March 23, 2017
After 848 meters of reaming the 4.0m diameter, RXL reamer bored through at Tara mine. The dressing of Magnum V 6-row cutters was the same as the dressing that collared the raise 960 operational hours earlier. Quite a feat. Read more>>
New hammer rocks
March 23, 2017
Increased demand for renting larger DTH products
March 23, 2017
Carbide Test for Magnum Cutter in Kiruna
March 23, 2017
Carbide Test for Magnum Cutter in Kiruna - outlasted the competition by 37%
Safety in Swellex
March 23, 2017
Secoroc Klaw Bits
March 23, 2017
Secoroc Klaw Bits - increasing penetration rate up to 200%
Cost busting
March 23, 2017
Controlling drill pipe erosion keeps drill steel costs down
6 Row cutter sets record in Mexico
March 23, 2017
After 848 meters of reaming the 4.0m diameter, RXL reamer bored through at Tara mine. The dressing of Magnum V 6-row cutters was the same as the dressing that collared the raise 960 operational hours earlier. Quite a feat. Read more>>
Swellex spartan
March 23, 2017
Enabling automation
March 23, 2017
Automated drilling in surface mining
Drilling from a distance
March 23, 2017
The teleremote capability of the Atlas Copco Pit Viper 351
Atlas Copco's versatile T2W
March 23, 2017
Powered by automation - Pit Viper
March 23, 2017
Autonomous drilling is here!
The golden hammers of La Herradura
March 23, 2017
First reverse circulation kit to use an DM 45 for in-pit grade control
March 23, 2017