Newmont (https://newmont.com/), the world's leading gold producer, has ordered a fleet of Epiroc Pit Viper 231 and SmartROC D65 drill rigs that will be used at the Boddington gold and copper mine in Western Australia. The rigs, which will be operated tele-remotely, will replace an older fleet of Epiroc equipment.

The equipment order is valued at about MSEK 335 and was booked in the third quarter 2024. Epiroc will also provide service on the machines. 

"We have a long-standing partnership with Newmont, which is on the forefront of advanced mining operations," says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc's President and CEO. "We are happy to support them as they continue to make their operations as safe and productive as possible."

Chris Dark, Newmont's General Manager for the Boddington mine site, says: "Newmont and Epiroc have had a long-term relationship on the Boddington site. This order recognizes and continues this successful relationship that has enabled the success of the Boddington drilling operations over the life of the mine. Together we look forward to unlocking the long-term future of the Boddington site, which is recognized globally as a Tier 1 gold asset."

The Pit Viper 231 (https://www.epiroc.com/en-au/products/drill-rigs/surface-blasthole-drill-rigs/pv-231) rotary blasthole drill rig is a flexible workhorse that can be configured in many different ways for a wide range of rotary and DTH (down-the-hole) drilling operations. The efficient SmartROC D65 (https://www.epiroc.com/en-au/products/drill-rigs/surface-drill-rigs/smartroc-d65) rig consistently delivers high-quality blastholes with accuracy and precision. Both machines are built tough, loaded with intelligent features, and very fuel efficient. 

Delivery of the fleet will commence immediately and will continue into the first half of 2025. 

[image] An Epiroc Pit Viper 231

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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 19 000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.