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Sandvik: the road to automation and electrification

The equipment giant explains how its surface mining offering is changing

The Sandvik DR416iE. Credit: Sandvik

The Sandvik DR416iE. Credit: Sandvik | Credits: Sandvik

Sandvik's battery-electric concept surface drill rig was put on show for the first time outside of Finland at the recent Minexpo, drawing plenty of interest from the crowds. However, when it comes to electrification,...

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