The company orders several Pit Viper 231 (above) and SmartROC D65 drill rigs for use at Côté Gold in Ontario, Canada. (Photo: Epiroc)
Epiroc has won a SEK130 million ($15 million) order for surface mining equipment from IAMGOLD Corp. in Canada. The company has ordered several Pit Viper 231 and SmartROC D65 drill rigs for use at Côté Gold in Ontario, Canada, an open-pit gold mine that is currently under construction and expected to start production in the second half of 2023. The Pit Vipers will be fully autonomous. The SmartROC D65 rigs are prepared for remote operation.
“IAMGOLD, a returning Epiroc customer, is taking safety, sustainability and productivity extremely seriously,” Epiroc President and CEO Helena Hedblom said. “As IAMGOLD is preparing a new exciting mine project, we are proud to contribute to their success with our advanced machines and solutions for autonomous operation.”
The Pit Viper 231 and SmartROC D65 surface drill rigs are built to endure difficult mining conditions while optimizing productivity, safety and fuel efficiency. Advanced features include Epiroc’s telematics system Certiq, which allows for automated and intelligent monitoring of productivity and machine performance.
