The order includes Sandvik DD422i development drills, Sandvik DS422i rock bolters, Sandvik DL432i longhole drills and a Sandvik DL422i longhole drill. Deliveries will begin during Q3 2024 and continue through Q2 2025.
“This mine already operates a large fleet of Sandvik intelligent development and production drills,” said Manny Maloney, Vice President Sales Area South-East Asia, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “This repeat investment now underpins the strength of our underground drilling offering and our long-standing partnership.”
Some of the Sandvik DD422i development jumbos feature Sandvik’s Dual Controls package, while others include Sandvik’s Platinum automation package. The Dual Controls package for Sandvik DD422i features dual drilling controls and split feeds for multitask drilling operations including boring, bolting and meshing. The Platinum automation package offers options for automatic boom movements and boom collision avoidance.
