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Epiroc wins large order for mining equipment in Peru

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment for a major copper mine in Peru.

 
 
 

Powering overland and underground conveying

Gunnar Zergiebel, Dr. Mario Dilefeld, and Steffen Vollrath, TAKRAF, describe how the evolution of gearless drive conveyors over the past decades is reshaping how modern mining conveyors are designed, operated, and maintained.

 

South American copper mine crushes downtime with new gear oil

Jim Thomas, Lubrication Reliability Consultant at Lubrication Engineers, discusses how advanced gear lubrication can significantly reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment life, and improve production efficiency in high-wear, high-impact crushing operations.

 
 
 

Anglo American and Codelco complete Los Bronces - Andina agreement, paving the way to deliver 2.7 million t of additional copper production

Anglo American plc, through its 50.1%-owned subsidiary, Anglo American Sur S.A., and Codelco, announce the completion of the definitive agreement to implement a joint mine plan for their respective Los Bronces and Andina copper mines in Chile, following receipt of the required competition and regulatory approvals along with the fulfilment of conditions precedent.