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The boomer reloaded

FOR those who are looking for a story about kangaroos packing heat – look elsewhere. But if the interest is in boosting production down there, this article may just fit the bill.

Noel Dyson
Atlas Copco launched the “Reloaded” version of its M-series boomer drill rigs in Australia last year.

Atlas Copco launched the “Reloaded” version of its M-series boomer drill rigs in Australia last year.

Atlas Copco launched the “Reloaded” version of its M-series boomer drill rigs in Australia last year. The first of those boomers, the M2, joined Perilya’s Potsoi fleet. Perilya manages 1042sq.km of...

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