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Mining’s electric shift solidifies
Recent battery-electric vehicle (BEV) trials and fleet deployments have shown that scaling electrification cannot hinge solely on sustainability, bringing the focus back to performance and mine economics.
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From use to reuseMeet the peopleFrom use to reuse
As BEV Category Manager for Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Parts & Services division, Michael Roberts deals with everything from battery logistics, the aftermarket business and battery data extraction. -
From astrophysics to miningMeet the peopleFrom astrophysics to mining
Working as a young, female BEV applications engineer for Sandvik has provided Haley-Anna Blinn with extensive knowledge and experience, going forward into the battery-dominated mining industry. -
An electric personalityMeet the peopleAn 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. -
Automation deconstructedMeet the peopleAutomation deconstructed
William Pratt Rogers, an assistant professor in mining engineering at the University of Utah, has no doubt that automation will continue to reshape the mining industry, but not necessarily in the ways everyone expects. -
Waste’s journey to valueMeet the peopleWaste’s journey to value
Veena Sahajwalla is an accomplished engineer, scientist and inventor, and a passionate advocate of developing a circular economy, which she believes can become a sustainable blueprint for all. -
A fair chance for everyoneMeet the peopleA fair chance for everyone
Rebecca Roper is mine manager for Glencore’s George Fisher Mine, an underground zinc, lead and silver mine in Queensland, Australia. She is passionate about ensuring that talented individuals are recognized in the operation, regardless of their gender. -
All in the familyMeet the peopleAll in the family
From trainee truck operator to shift boss and training manager, Arlene Johnston parlayed her love of mining into a career underground at QME Ltd, distinguishing her as the first female miner in Ireland. She took time to share with Solid Ground online the challenges and opportunities she faces on a daily basis. -
Solving the puzzleMeet the peopleSolving the puzzle
Demanding production targets and complex conditions mean Agnico Eagle’s underground operations manager Fernando Viezcas faces a long list of daily challenges at the Pinos Altos gold mine in northern Mexico. With high-performance rock tools and three support engineers permanently on site, Sandvik helps provide peace of mind.
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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.
Long-term partnership at major quarry operations
Natland Graveservice AS is renewing its drilling fleet in the major Tau and Jelsa quarries in southwest Norway. By selecting Sandvik as a long-term partner, the company is taking a strategic step to meet increasing demands for productivity, safety, and sustainability. With new rigs, advanced rock tools, and a comprehensive service agreement, Natland Graveservice is strengthening its capacity for the years ahead.
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.