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Supplying European tungsten responsibly and reliably
High in the Austrian Alps, beneath the rugged peaks of the Hohe Tauern mountains, lies one of Europe’s most strategically important mining operations.
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175 years at mining’s cutting edgeSandvik perspective175 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. -
Blazing the trails aheadSandvik perspectiveBlazing the trails ahead
Combining advanced sensing capabilities, sustainable battery-electric technology and artificial intelligence, the AutoMine Concept vehicle is Sandvik’s future vision for autonomous mining equipment. And it’s already operating in Sandvik’s test mine in Tampere, Finland. -
Converting data into actionSandvik perspectiveConverting data into action
Remote Monitoring Service is a new set of advanced digital services. The system can translate vast amounts of data acquired from underground mining equipment into actionable recommendations, thus reducing operating costs and boosting productivity and sustainability. -
Powering up the undergroundSandvik perspectivePowering up the underground
With the launch of Sandvik DD422iE mining and tunnelling jumbo, Sandvik DL422iE longhole drill and Sandvik DS412iE rock bolter, Sandvik has its first battery-powered offering available for all major drilling applications.
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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.
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.
An electric personality
Max Planck once said that “science advances one funeral at a time”. His point was that for any progress to be made in scientific endeavours, old thinking must be put to rest. Such is the case with electrification. Dr Nesimi Ertugrul, an associate professor at the University of Adelaide’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, shares his thoughts on why the time is ripe for the change to electric at mine sites.