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The Surface division develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of rock drilling equipment and solutions for use in surface mining, construction and quarries applications worldwide. It also provides customers with exploration equipment, tooling and advanced orebody data analysis. The division has production in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China, India, Australia and South Africa.

The products are known in the market for being on the cutting edge when it comes to productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The division is world leading on surface automation, providing a systematic way to advise on selection and implementation.

Here are couple of examples of the Surface division’s innovative offerings:
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The SmartROC D65 – a mining mastermind

The new, fully autonomous, SmartROC D65 drill rig for quarrying and mining is built to face the toughest conditions. The drill rig is loaded with intelligent features that will improve the customer’s operation, increase safety and boost productivity. This efficient drill rig consistently delivers high-quality blast holes with accuracy and precision. It is loaded with smart features such as automated drilling and rod handling.

Additionally, a BE-demonstrator was presented during 2024 – our first ever Down-The-Hole SmartROC D65 battery-electric drill rig, which plays an important role in the shift towards a green transition and zero emission drilling in surface mines.

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The SmartROC D65 – a mining mastermind

The new, fully autonomous, SmartROC D65 drill rig for quarrying and mining is built to face the toughest conditions. The drill rig is loaded with intelligent features that will improve the customer’s operation, increase safety and boost productivity. This efficient drill rig consistently delivers high-quality blast holes with accuracy and precision. It is loaded with smart features such as automated drilling and rod handling.

Additionally, a BE-demonstrator was presented during 2024 – our first ever Down-The-Hole SmartROC D65 battery-electric drill rig, which plays an important role in the shift towards a green transition and zero emission drilling in surface mines.

The Pit Viper E-series

Epiroc's electric-driven blasthole drills, the Pit Viper E-series, offer a safer and more efficient drilling experience, in line with the company's dedication to sustainability. These drill rigs show Epiroc's commitment to cleaner and more sustainable operations, boasting a smaller carbon footprint, zero tailpipe emissions, and superior automation to deliver an optimized performance. Read more

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The Pit Viper E-series

Epiroc's electric-driven blasthole drills, the Pit Viper E-series, offer a safer and more efficient drilling experience, in line with the company's dedication to sustainability. These drill rigs show Epiroc's commitment to cleaner and more sustainable operations, boasting a smaller carbon footprint, zero tailpipe emissions, and superior automation to deliver an optimized performance. Read more

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Smart rigs for smarter operators

Our surface radio remote drill rigs, the SmartROC T25 R and the SmartROC T30 R, both built on the same flagship platform, are developed for construction and quarrying. Automated features together with a lot of drilling power, an excellent coverage area and brilliant terrainability, make these versatile rigs the perfect companion, providing the operator with more drilled meters per shift.

 Epiroc DTH drill bits
Smart rigs for smarter operators

Our surface radio remote drill rigs, the SmartROC T25 R and the SmartROC T30 R, both built on the same flagship platform, are developed for construction and quarrying. Automated features together with a lot of drilling power, an excellent coverage area and brilliant terrainability, make these versatile rigs the perfect companion, providing the operator with more drilled meters per shift.

The Diamec Smart series

The Diamec Smart series of underground core drilling rigs is equipped with an advanced Rig Control System, which enables automatic drilling from a safe distance. From the touch screen on the remote control panel, drilling parameters are easily set and monitored. The Diamec Smart series can be equipped with a state-of-the-art rod handling system that relieves the operator and eliminates many of the hazardous operations in the drilling process. The rig’s positioner makes it possible to drill in any direction, and the modularized design enables you to select the right configuration for your operation. Read more

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The Diamec Smart series

The Diamec Smart series of underground core drilling rigs is equipped with an advanced Rig Control System, which enables automatic drilling from a safe distance. From the touch screen on the remote control panel, drilling parameters are easily set and monitored. The Diamec Smart series can be equipped with a state-of-the-art rod handling system that relieves the operator and eliminates many of the hazardous operations in the drilling process. The rig’s positioner makes it possible to drill in any direction, and the modularized design enables you to select the right configuration for your operation. Read more

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Surface automation solutions

Our Common Automation Panel (CAP) is designed for teleremote and autonomous machines. Multiple RCS-based drill rigs can be operated from a remote location. CAP has the ability to switch between different machine types. For example, a remote operator can run multiple Pit Viper and SmartROC rigs — all from the same CAP station. Read more

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Surface automation solutions

Our Common Automation Panel (CAP) is designed for teleremote and autonomous machines. Multiple RCS-based drill rigs can be operated from a remote location. CAP has the ability to switch between different machine types. For example, a remote operator can run multiple Pit Viper and SmartROC rigs — all from the same CAP station. Read more

LinkOA - Open Autonomy

LinkOA, short for "Open Autonomy," is an advanced integration platform designed to revolutionize mining operations by offering unmatched flexibility, scalability, and safety. As an OEM-agnostic solution, LinkOA empowers mining operations to seamlessly integrate fleets of various makes and models, ensuring interoperability across all mining systems. The flagship products of LinkOA include the Autonomous Haulage System (LinkOA for Haulage) and autonomous drills (LinkOA for Drills). Read more

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LinkOA - Open Autonomy

LinkOA, short for "Open Autonomy," is an advanced integration platform designed to revolutionize mining operations by offering unmatched flexibility, scalability, and safety. As an OEM-agnostic solution, LinkOA empowers mining operations to seamlessly integrate fleets of various makes and models, ensuring interoperability across all mining systems. The flagship products of LinkOA include the Autonomous Haulage System (LinkOA for Haulage) and autonomous drills (LinkOA for Drills). Read more

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