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175 years at mining’s cutting edge
In 2026, Sandvik’s Mechanical Cutting division will mark 175 years since operations began at its site in Zeltweg, Austria. Few industrial operations can point to such continuity. Fewer still have remained relevant by consistently adapting to new technologies, materials and mining methods over nearly two centuries.
High yield and safety in the Andes
El Teniente, located in the Chilean Andes, is one of the largest underground copper mines on the planet. It is also one of the most complex, with many geotechnical challenges. By using automated solutions, the mine has significantly improved safety and productivity. Now, together with Sandvik, state-owned company Codelco is creating the mine of the future. In the next few years, the goal is for El Teniente to only have automated trucks and loaders.
Continuous convergence monitoring
As underground mines continue to push deeper, ground stresses rise and so do the safety challenges that come with them. Operators are increasingly looking for monitoring solutions that are not only accurate and dependable, but also simple to deploy and safe to operate in demanding environments.