The Epiroc equipment includes a variety of drill rigs, loaders and mine trucks. Some of the machines will be battery powered. Automation features include Minetruck and Scooptram, which are part of Epiroc’s Sixth Sense portfolio of digital solutions. By combining these solutions with Epiroc’s traffic management system, material handling is optimized within the mine, bringing benefits such as virtually eliminating the risk of collisions. The equipment order also includes education and training using simulators.
“The Canadian Malartic partnership is taking a massive next step with the new underground mine where our battery-electric and other advanced machines with state-of-the-art automation and traffic management solutions will help optimize safety and productivity. Epiroc and the Canadian Malartic partnership have a history of successful co-operation, and we look forward to continue contributing to their success,” Helena…
