Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has announced that it has received an order from Chilean mining contractor Movitec, for surface mining equipment and its AutoMine® Surface Drilling solution
The order includes two Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rigs and two Sandvik DR412i rotary blasthole drill rigs, equipped with their AutoMine® Surface Drilling system.
Sandvik iSeries drill rigs are equipped with iDrill technology which provides automation options and digital services designed to speed up the production process and support mining.
AutoMine® Surface Drilling is an autonomous solution which enables an operator to control multiple rigs remotely from a comfortable location, improving working conditions and safety.
“We thank Movitec for their well-placed confidence in the Sandvik brand and technology. We look forward to supporting them in increasing the safety, productivity, profitability and quality of their operations.” said Patricio Apablaza, Vice President Sales Area Andean and South Cone at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.
For more information: https://www.rocktechnology.sandvik/en/products/automation/