In today’s rapidly urbanizing world, cities are no longer just concrete jungles—they're untapped reservoirs of materials waiting to be rediscovered. Urban Mining, the process of reclaiming and reusing valuable resources from buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities, is redefining sustainability by turning yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s opportunity.

This regenerative approach allows us to close material loops, reduce our dependence on virgin resources, and build a truly circular economy—one where value is continuously recovered, rather than lost. For Epiroc, this is where transformation begins.

As populations surge and construction intensifies, cities become dense deposits of metals and minerals, from copper and steel to rare earth elements. Aging structures and obsolete electronics represent millions of tons of reusable materials.

Urban Mining makes it possible to:

• Reduce landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions
• Avoid environmental costs of traditional mining
• Create new value from existing urban infrastructure

By transforming cities into self-sustaining ecosystems of material supply, we take a vital step toward responsible, climate-smart resource management.

The success of Urban Mining hinges on precision and efficiency—two qualities embodied in our hydraulic attachment tools. From initial deconstruction to final material processing, these tools empower operators to extract resources with minimal waste.

Our attachments support every stage of urban resource recovery:

• Selective deconstruction with breakers and cutters
• Material separation using pulverizers, magnets and screeners
• Debris downsizing via crushers and pulverizers

Designed for urban environments, Epiroc tools are engineered to reduce noise, emissions, and energy consumption—making sustainability not just achievable, but practical.

At Epiroc, “Accelerate the transformation” reflects our drive to turn challenges into opportunities. Urban Mining is a direct expression of that mission—helping cities evolve into regenerative hubs.

Our approach enables:

• Reduction in virgin resource extraction
• Circular material flows across industries
• Localized supply chains and lower carbon footprints

When it comes to urban mining, it's essential to prioritize safety to protect workers, the environment, and the community.

We provide our safety and operations information as .PDF from TechInfo!