
Go digital with Sandvik Mining
Sandvik Mining has an ever-expanding range of mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries.
Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, crushing and screening, loading and hauling, tunneling, quarrying and breaking and demolition. In 2015, sales were approximately Skr33bn with about 15,000 employees in continuing operations.
Extensive research and development goes into every product provided by the company and comes with application expertise. A worldwide service network means that customers receive on-site service, training and round-the-clock support.
Sandvik Mining’s automation solutions improve staff working conditions and safety. The systems also increase production output, as a fleet can be used for longer, with lower maintenance costs because of higher tramming speeds.
Sandvik’s AutoMine® Product Family is a comprehensive offering, which includes single equipment automation, fleet automation, process management, including manual production, and equipment monitoring.
The innovative automation systems reduce the number of operators required and increase the number of machines they can monitor.
Whether using single equipment or fleet automation, Sandvik’s AutoMine allows operators to sit in a safe, air-conditioned control room on the mine surface and monitor the movements of driverless loaders or trucks that are hundreds of metres underground. It can also be used for controlling drill rigs on the surface.
Supervisors in the control room can communicate with colleagues, monitor processes and control both surface and underground operations.
Sandvik Mining’s hard-materials technology is renowned for its quality, performance and value. The company’s equipment raises productivity by enabling operations to economically excavate even extremely hard rocks and materials.
Sandvik Mining has the world’s widest range of tools and systems including:
Sandvik rock drilling equipment is renowned for quality, reliability and high productivity. Every Sandvik machine is designed to give the lowest possible cost per metre drilled and lifecycle cost.
Sandvik Mining offers a wide choice of machines, ranging from simple yet robust drill rigs, to semi-automated units that give substantial production rates.
Underground loaders and haul trucks need to be reliable. Sandvik Mining loaders and trucks are available in very large capacities, which remain manoeuvrable and productive under heavy use. The robustness of the machinery increases production at a low cost per tonne.
Sandvik Mining produces both machines and the mechanical cutting equipment customers require, to guarantee an effective end-product, optimum productivity and a long service life.
Customers can choose products, parts and technology, and be assured that they will work together seamlessly.
Sandvik Mining Systems delivers surface and underground mining technology to clients worldwide, even in extreme climate conditions.
The product range is designed for bulk materials handling in stockyards and ports. Its functions include:
From planning stages, to purchase, operation and maintenance, Sandvik Mining has a service package to suit all customers, for a life-long relationship.
Sandvik Mining has an ever-expanding range of mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.
Stronger and safer drills for future mining
Remote monitoring and process management
Stronger and safer trucks for the future of mining
Sandvik has developed two new mid-range mining crushers, the Sandvik CH860 and Sandvik CH865.
The new Sandvik RH460 hammer takes DTH drilling to higher levels. It has been developed for superior productivity in variable ground conditions.
OptiMine® is a modular information management solution that offers a real-time view of your underground mining operations.
The Borden gold mine (formerly Borden Lake Project) is located in Chapleau, Ontario, Canada.
The Borborema gold project located in Seridó region of Borborema, within Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is being developed by Crusader Resources.
The Sekisovskoye mine is located in the village of Sekisovka, approximately 40km from Oskemen, the east regional capital of Kazakhstan, and is an underground mine with gold and silver ore bodies.
Sandvik has introduced a new 16l Stage V engine option for its Toro™ TH551i 51t i-series truck, which features a 585kW Volvo Penta engine.
9 November 2021The microsite also features an initial schedule of interviews that will be live-streamed from the show floor onto Sandvik's social media channels.
24 August 2021With the launch of Sandvik RR240, Sandvik is also introducing its most advanced cemented carbide range PowerCarbide™ to the rotary bit product segment.
6 July 2021Sandvik jaw crushers are now delivered with everything for plug-and-play installation.
6 April 2021Sandvik has launched an updated version of iSURE®, its purpose developed excavation process control underground rock excavation software for providing instrumented face drilling rigs with the necessary information for optimized drilling and blasting.
29 March 2021Sandvik’s most powerful rock tool carbide grades – gathered under the name PowerCarbide™ – offer a unique combination of strength, hardness, toughness and wear resistance, and enhance both drilling performance and cost-effectiveness.
18 March 2021Sandvik has released a new Dual Controls package to improve fleet optimisation, versatility and performance for its leading DD422i and DD422iE face drills.
16 March 2021Sandvik continues to grow its battery electric equipment offering. The new fully automated Sandvik DL422iE top hammer longhole drill is equipped with an electric driveline system to eliminate diesel emissions while tramming, increasing productivity while reducing environmental impact and fostering a healthier work environment.
9 March 2021Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Retec Equipment Limited as its authorized Distributor for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment, in London and the South Eastern counties.
24 February 2021Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is delivering its AutoMine® Fleet system to automate a new fleet of Sandvik loaders at Codelco’s Pacifico Superior and Pilar Norte GTI, which are part of the El Teniente mine in Chile. This partnership supports Codelco’s vision to create one of the most sophisticated mines in the world.
16 February 2021Having experienced the output and production capabilities of owning an existing Sandvik mobile jaw crusher, Balicrest Limited decided to upgrade their world-renowned QJ341 and purchase a new model.
9 February 2021Co.Tyrone-based Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens, has become the first engineering manufacturer in Northern Ireland (NI) to be awarded the Bronze Diversity Mark for commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.
26 January 2021Based on its recent analysis of the global mining automation market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Sandvik with the 2020 Global Product Leadership Award for its advanced mining automation, teleoperation and digitalization solutions portfolio, AutoMine® and OptiMine®.
19 January 2021Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduces the new Sandvik DD212, a compact and intelligent single-boom electro-hydraulic drill for tunnelling and mining development in narrow vein drifts.
12 January 2021Continuing the development of its award-winning OptiMine® platform, Sandvik launches the newest OptiMine® functionality that expands the existing offering focused on increasing productivity and improving safety.
15 December 2020Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has signalled its ongoing commitment to the Australian mining and construction equipment market, signing a long-term lease for a new purpose-built workshop in Perth.
24 November 2020Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens is delighted to announce the appointment of Bergerat Monnoyeur (BM) as its new distributor for Romania.
10 November 2020Landmark Skr1.4bn (A$249m) agreement signed in June establishes Sandvik as major provider of drills, loaders and trucks for Glencore Queensland Metals operations over six years.
27 October 2020Sandvik has decided to establish a new business area, Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions (SRP), as of 1 January 2021.
20 October 2020When blasting restrictions in parts of western Thailand interrupted a granite-quarrying operation in 2019, Thai mining company Silasomboonsub found itself in a difficult spot.
1 September 2020Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens have always set great store in not only making sure that customers get the right equipment to meet their needs, but also that parts and aftermarket support continue to help deliver growth.
2 June 2020Peak Screening is a complete package offer and performance concept designed to ensure every square metre of a customer’s screening is as productive as it can be for their unique operation.
13 May 2020Continuing the development of the Scandinavian market, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is proud to announce the extension of the agreement with Fredheim Maskin AS to sell its Q-Range, U-440 and U-300 series of mobile screens and crushers into Sweden.
29 April 2020Volvo Construction Equipment Services will be supplying Sandvik’s comprehensive range of mobile crushing and screening equipment and full aftermarket support for customers in the states located north of the San Bernardino line, effective from April 1, 2020.
21 April 2020Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology supports Outokumpu’s Kemi Mine to take the next steps in the mine’s digitalisation journey.
25 February 2020Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology will showcase several innovative solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which takes place in Las Vegas, USA, 10-14 March 2020.
21 January 2020Sandvik is preparing to deliver its renewed giant, the Sandvik LH625iE electric loader, to field testing to the Kiruna mine in northern Sweden.
17 December 2019Through solutions such as My Sandvik, OptiMine® and AutoMine®, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has developed and deployed a leading suite of technology offerings to enable digitalization of mining operations.
27 August 2019Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens are proud to launch the next generation mobile heavy-duty scalper with the launch of the new QE442.
26 July 2019Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s new DD320S is a two-boom, hydraulic controlled development drill, engineered to excel in demanding underground conditions and various drilling applications.
26 June 2019Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens roll out the latest upgrade in their 2 Series product offering with the launch of the new QI442 Impactor.
18 June 2019Continuing our long tradition of developing innovative technology to help our customers enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce cost, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology introduces the Sandvik DR416i rotary blasthole drill.
5 June 2019Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology releases a new surface top hammer drill rig to its offering. The versatile Commando™ DC300Ri is ideal for drill and blast contractors as it suits multiple different construction applications.
16 May 2019Sandvik will deliver AutoMine® and OptiMine® solutions to Codelco’s Chuquicamata mine in Chile, creating one of the most efficient and advanced underground mines in the world.
24 April 2019Barminco, Hindustan Zinc, Petra Diamonds and Vedanta Zinc International tap into the Sandvik and IBM relationship to improve operations and safety in underground hard-rock mining.
2 April 2019Sandvik was the first company in history to produce rock tools with cemented carbide, which is one of the most successful composite engineering materials ever produced.
12 March 2019Continuing the development of the Australasian market, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is proud to announce the extension of the agreement with Porter Group to cover Australia and New Zealand.
19 February 2019Sandvik Load and Haul has developed a Proximity Detection System Interface for its underground loaders and dump trucks.
12 February 2019Easy to learn, operate and service, the xSeries offers a migration path to the iSeries should the customers business needs dictate.
29 January 2019Sandvik acquires privately owned Artisan Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of battery-powered underground mining equipment, based in Camarillo, California, US.
22 January 2019In response to customer requests, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is expanding its Ranger™ DX series of surface top hammer drill rigs with two non-cabin Ranger™ DXR versions for improved safety in the toughest quarry and construction applications.
8 January 2019A major contract has been secured by Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology with Sibirskaja Ugolnaja Energetitscheskaja Kompanija (SUEK) for the supply of 12 mechanical cutting machines for various mines located in Siberia, Russia.
25 December 2018Sandvik is continuing to develop battery electric solutions for mining operations, in order to meet the growing needs of the mining industry’s electrification requirements.
18 December 2018Last week, more than 200 leaders in the Latin American mining industry met in Santiago, Chile for Digitalization in Mining – Through the Rock.
11 December 2018Continuing its focus on IoT solutions for the mining industry, Sandvik has signed an agreement with Nokia to further develop Sandvik solutions for private LTE (Long Term Evolution) and 5G technology.
5 December 2018Sandvik is proud to announce it has partnered with Newtrax, the global leader in wireless IoT for the underground metal mining industry, to deliver world-class mining safety, efficiency, and productivity to underground metal mines through digitalization.
27 November 2018Sandvik will implement a major digital transformation at Hindustan Zinc’s Sindesar Khurd (SK) mine, ensuring all required infrastructure and platforms are established to achieve world-class mining safety, efficiency and productivity.
20 November 2018In recent years, self-driving vehicles have become a popular discussion topic. Sandvik has had automated loaders and trucks working in mines for more than 20 years - with zero accidents involving people. To prove its capabilities, Sandvik moved things above ground and put its latest generation of automation to the test.
19 September 2018Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology expands its high-pressure DTH drill rig offering with a new model, Leopard™ DI650i, designed for larger hole sizes.
12 September 2018Roof support is one of the most important tasks in coal operations. Sandvik is therefore proud to launch the new Sandvik DO600 onboard solution, designed to meet the industry’s need for faster, safer bolting - the first step towards hands-free bolting.
28 August 2018Sandvik solution for optimizing truckloads, the Integrated Weighing System (IWS), supports productivity by offering accurate real-time payload data for load and haul equipment operators. Using the IWS ensures full utilization of the truck’s payload capacity, every cycle.
21 August 2018Introducing the new intelligent loader, Sandvik LH517i, Sandvik strengthens its fast-growing i-product range.
10 July 2018Sandvik acquires privately owned Inrock, a leading supplier of rock drilling tools and services for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) in North America.
3 July 2018Sandvik introduces the new RR441 rotary bit with an advanced cutting structure design.
27 June 2018Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has signed a strategic framework agreement with Resolute Mining to fully automate the company’s large-scale Syama gold mine in Mali, Africa.
12 June 2018The new Sandvik Plant Solutions’ offering now provides customers with the opportunity to acquire the plant that is exactly suited to their needs.
30 May 2018Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology continues its long tradition of developing innovative technology to help our customers improve productivity, reduce cost & enhance safety. Our recent product development efforts translate this tradition into tangible results for our customers.
22 May 2018RockPulse™, a new technology and product introduced by Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, is the first practical solution for real-time tool stress monitoring in top-hammer drilling.
8 May 2018Hillhead 2018 will see Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Mobile Crushers and Screens highlight the total solutions nature of its world-leading equipment ranges. This year will see the launch of new products and services, new digital solutions, as well as live demonstrations in front of the stand.
1 May 2018The World Tunnel Congress 2018 is taking place in Dubai, UAE, from 22 to 26 April.
24 April 2018An increasing workload has seen KB Contracting & Quarries New Zealand expand and upgrade the equipment in its operations, recently buying a new Sandvik crusher and screen, a Hyundai loader and a Bomag roller from Porters in Christchurch.
6 February 2018Sandvik is introducing AutoMine™ Tele-Remote for underground loaders, a new smart entry-level addition to its industry-leading AutoMine product family.
24 September 2017Combining more than three decades of mechanised cable bolting engineering, the cutting-edge Sandvik DS422i cable bolter is designed to enable better process control through assistive and automatic technologies and connectivity.
13 September 2017Sandvik is introducing new intelligent mining trucks for automated haulage, delivering tangible benefits in safety, productivity and profitability. Paired with AutoMine® Trucking, mines can increase haulage production by as much as 30%.
6 August 2017Hecla's Greens Creek is the first US underground mine utilizing automated loading technology from Sandvik. The major step will enable increased productivity, improved safety and better cost control, while bringing digitalization of the mining process closer and increasing operational transparency.
30 May 2017Solving a problem a customer experienced when drilling in abrasive rock conditions has led to a groundbreaking new design for drill bits. The resulting Sandvik top centre drill bits, which incorporate the largest upgrade to face drilling bits in decades, are now available as standard products in three sizes. Primary applications for the top centre drill bits include face drilling and bolting in both mining and tunneling environments, where long bit life is essential in cutting costs and improving productivity.
17 May 2016Sandvik continues its successful development of equipment for longwall mining with the launch of its next generation Sandvik MB670-one bolter miner. The new Sandvik MB670-1 increases productivity, reduces total cost of ownership and improves safety andergonomics for operators.
3 November 2015The Sandvik MC350 continuous miner for mid-size room and pillar applications is the latest edition in the comprehensive offering of continuous miners from Sandvik.
30 June 2015The new and innovative hybrid tools from Sandvik Mining are the industry's most versatile cutting tool, providing both smooth cutting efficiency and durability in conditions ranging from soft rock to the harshest of environments.
21 April 2015Sandvik information management solutions, including equipment monitoring and production management, offer a real-time view of the underground mining operation.
10 March 2015Sandvik Mining is setting the industry standard with advanced automation solutions that significantly increase productivity and safety, as well as lower the total cost of ownership.
9 March 2015Sandvik Mining has proudly commissioned a new high-load, hard rock-cutting test rig as part of its continued investment in research and technology and commitment to hard rock mechanical cutting.
5 March 2015Sandvik DR461i is a diesel-powered, self-propelled, crawler-mounted blasthole drill that is automation-ready and features forward-thinking design and technology for bulk mining operations.
2 March 2015Sandvik Mining has expanded its CH800 series of mining cone crushers, launching two technologically advanced models that improve productivity and profitability in the mid-range segment.
13 January 2015Sandvik DE130i and DE140i, the company's latest compact core exploration drills, feature more automation, increased productivity and easier operation, thanks to computer systems that control all drilling.
22 July 2014Sandvik has unveiled its new +Range rock tools, featuring a unique steel alloy designed to extend service life and reduce rod changes while improving safety and slashing stock and handling costs.
20 July 2014Sandvik LH204, a new 4t capacity LHD designed for narrow-vein underground mining applications, delivers class-leading safety and productivity in a cost-effective solution.
17 July 2014Sandvik Mining has announced a new Pantera percussive drill platform designed specifically for mining and available for both down-the-hole (DTH) and top hammer (TH) applications, delivering increased drilling capacity, lower fuel consumption and improved safety.
16 July 2014Sandvik Mining has announced the forthcoming release of its new DD422i development drill rig, the first of the company's Next Generation underground hard rock drill rigs.
15 July 2014Sandvik Mining and Maptek Pty Ltd (Australia) have announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the two leading mining suppliers cooperate to develop integrated planning, execution solutions and robust automation systems for the mining industry.
10 July 2014Sandvik Mining will soon become the industry's first supplier to offer fully ROPS-compliant, acid-proof cabins for underground drilling. The cabins will be available on the company's forthcoming range of Next Generation underground rigs, starting with Sandvik DD422i development drill, which is due for release in mid 2014.
9 July 2014A prototype of the world's newest underground hard rock mining haul truck has set new standards in productivity, safety and performance during full production trials at a gold mine in Western Australia.
7 July 2014Sandvik Mining has launched its DD2710 single-boom electro-hydraulic jumbo, designed and manufactured in collaboration between the company's Finnish and Chinese operations for mining development in tunnels with cross sections up to 34m².
7 July 2014It's no secret that the mining industry poses many potential risks to both people and the environment, and Sandvik Mining has launched a new environment, health and safety (EHS) campaign to underline the company's commitment to eliminating those risks.
3 July 2014Pantera DI6400, the new down-the-hole (DTH) percussive drill platform from Sandvik Mining, has won over a 40 member expert jury to earn top honors in the 2014 Red Dot Award product design category.
2 July 2014Sandvik has introduced a multifunctional N surface and underground (NSU) core barrel system; a first of its kind that features interchangeable components and offers standard and pump-in applications in a single system.
26 June 2014Sandvik Mining has upgraded its Sandvik LH410 underground hard rock loader to improve operational flexibility and productivity.
25 June 2014Lower ore grades and smaller discoveries call for equipment to reach deeper and more complicated ore bodies. Sandvik has responded to this need by releasing Sandvik DE151, one of the most powerful and compact underground exploration core drills on the market today.
23 June 2014Drilling productivity, rock tool performance and process optimisation The upgrade covers Sandvik DL411, DL421 and DL431-series long-hole drills and enhances performance and profitability in several areas:
19 June 2014Sandvik Mining has announced the launch of the world's largest hydraulic top hammer rock drill, RD2045C, delivering increased drilling capacity, more efficient rock breaking, improved blast fragmentation and higher reliability.
18 June 2014Sandvik Mining has introduced the new Sandvik DD211 underground hard rock mining development drill for narrow-vein applications, featuring safety upgrades and more automation for increased production.
12 June 2014AutoMine® Surface Drilling, part of the Sandvik AutoMine expanded suite of automation products announced at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012, applies the technology and experience used to develop the company's underground automated mining systems used successfully in hard rock operations around the world.
11 June 2014Sandvik Mining has added 6in and 8in models to its growing RH460 DTH hammer family, designed to reduce costs, increase penetration rates and prolong service life in even more drilling applications.
11 June 2014New Pantera is a robust and productive range of trackdrills designed with the environment, health and safety in mind. With a weight of more than 34t and a width of 3m, the all-new Pantera trackdrills are built to stand their ground. They're based on a modular design with down-the-hole (DTH) and top-hammer (TH) versions, for blast holes, pre-split and mine development in the four-to-eight-inch segment.
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