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Epiroc and Ericsson Partner to Accelerate LTE and 5G Connectivity for Mining Industry
June 10, 2026
Epiroc and Ericsson are joining forces through a global agreement to scale LTE and 5G connectivity for the mining industry. Under the agreement, Epiroc will offer Ericsson’s technology through its customer centers worldwide, strengthening its portfolio in connectivity and digital
Large-Scale Industries Can Now Create Their Own AI-Powered Operational Tools in Days
June 9, 2026
Eclipse Data Innovations, developer of SourceOne® EKPS, has expanded its SourceOne system that enables operations teams at large-scale industrial organizations to build custom, AI-powered workflow applications using natural language and their own operational data. The enhancement allows organizations to rapidly
Sandvik Boosts ITH Drilling Productivity, Flexibility with New Tundo™ RH700 Cluster Hammer Unit
June 8, 2026
The new Tundo™ RH700 cluster hammer unit from Sandvik is designed to maximize in-the-hole (ITH) production rig utilization and increase drilling productivity for existing Sandvik ITH longhole drill fleets. “Using Sandvik ITH products can make a real difference in underground
Iowa-based Vermeer Develops Moon Mining Technology as Space Exploration Expands
June 5, 2026
Interest in space exploration is growing following the successful Artemis II mission around the moon, and one Iowa company is working on technology that could one day play a role in lunar mining. Vermeer, an equipment manufacturer headquartered in Pella,
Metso Launches Three New Primary Crushers
June 4, 2026
Metso is strengthening its prominent position as a crushing solutions supplier with the launch of three new primary crushers — Metso Primarok™, Metso Optirok™, and Metso Durarok™. Engineered to address the diverse needs of modern mining operations, these high-performance crushers
Bridgestone Digs Deep with New Underground Mining Tires to Move More with Less
June 3, 2026
Bridgestone is moving more with less thanks to a revolutionary new underground mining tire range designed to thrive in some of the harshest working conditions on earth. The company’s new VMNT, VMDL, and VMMS products have been engineered specifically for
John Crane Retrofit Saves Copper Mine Sealing Water on Critical Tailings Pump
June 3, 2026
John Crane has retrofitted a mechanical seal on a large underflow thickener slurry pump at a major copper mining operation, cutting the clean water needed for sealing by around 288,000 liters per day and supporting a move away from frequent,
Sandvik Launches DD423i Next-generation Development Drill Rig
June 2, 2026
Sandvik has unveiled its next-generation automated development drill rig that‘s built on legacy and driven by the future — the DD423i. Built on the legacy and unmatched performance of the DD422i, which has been the leading development drill in the
Sandvik Advances Underground Support Portfolio with Launch of End-to-end Resin Bolting Solutions
June 1, 2026
Sandvik is advancing its underground ground support portfolio with the addition of fully integrated, end-to-end resin bolting solutions that raise the bar for safety, quality, and productivity across global mining operations. By unifying Sandvik underground drill rigs, pumpable resin systems,
Epiroc Expands Its Deep Automation Portfolio with Solutions for Underground Drilling
May 29, 2026
Epiroc is taking a big step forward for underground automation by expanding its Deep Automation portfolio to also include solutions for underground drilling and bolting. The updated Deep Automation concept supports customers at every stage of their automation journey, from
