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2021
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB collaborate on fossil-free mine project
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB are collaborating on a development project for electric battery-vehicle heavy transportation at an underground copper-zinc mine. The project is expected to lower CO2 emissions and improve the work environment.
2021
Mingli Mining and Epiroc sign strategic cooperation agreement
Mingli Mining and Epiroc signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Epiroc said the agreement would further deepen cooperation between the parties.
2021
Epiroc acquires Mining Tag
Epiroc acquired Mining Tag SA, a Santiago, Chile-based provider of sensor-based mining solutions.
2021
Epiroc acquires 3D-P
Epiroc acquired 3D-P, a Canadian company that provides wireless connectivity solutions for surface mining.
2021
LKAB and Swedish companies start sustainable mining development project
LKAB started an industrial development project with ABB, Epiroc, Combitech and Sandvik to develop a digital ecosystem and test new technology for mining at great depths. The stated aim is to set a new world standard for sustainable mining at great depths.
2020
Epiroc agrees to acquire MineRP
Epiroc agreed to acquire MineRP, a mining software company. The acquisition was expected to be completed in the first half of 2021 after regulatory approvals; the purchase price was described as not material relative to Epiroc's market capitalization.
2020
Epiroc introduced a Try-and-Buy program for the FlexiROC T30 R
Epiroc introduced a Try-and-Buy program for the FlexiROC T30 R Construction Edition drill rig, offering free jobsite testing and purchase incentives for a limited time.
2020
Epiroc launches Office TeleREMOTE
Epiroc launched Office TeleREMOTE, a product for remotely controlling compatible SmartROC down-the-hole drill rigs from a location such as an office.
2020
Epiroc forms partnerships with five U.S. well-drilling dealers
Epiroc announced partnerships with five independent well-drilling dealers to provide sales and service to U.S. customers.
2020
Epiroc announces 425 job cuts in Sweden
Epiroc gave notice of termination for 425 positions in Sweden, including 350 in Örebro and 75 in Fagersta. The company attributed the reductions to lower global demand from mining and infrastructure customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
Epiroc introduces DM30 II SP blasthole drill
Epiroc introduced the DM30 II Single Pass rotary blasthole drill for quarries and small open-pit mines.
2020
Epiroc receives China Charity Festival industry model award
Epiroc received the 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Industry Model Award from the China Charity Festival organizing committee at the festival in Beijing.
2019
Epiroc launches locally developed battery-powered underground mining machine in China
Epiroc launched the Scooptram ST4 battery-powered underground loader in China on October 11, 2019, describing it as its first battery-powered equipment developed locally in China.