TECHNOLOGY

Automatic explosives delivery nearer

ORICA and Epiroc have begun commissioning a machine that will allow an operator to execute the entire underground hard rock development cycle without ever leaving its cab.

The Avatel prototype at an Epiroc factory in Sweden.

The Avatel prototype at an Epiroc factory in Sweden.

Called Avatel, the twin boom, semi-autonomous and fully mechanised development charging solution is built on the foundation of Epiroc's Boomer M2 carrier. It is designed to allow development operations...

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