January 5, 2024
"This field test is an important step in our drive towards emission-free surface drill rigs. Capital Limited is always pushing the boundaries with new technologies, and that makes them an ideal partner for this field test."
Capital Limited points out that this field test is a major step in its emission reduction and decarbonization pathway, and also in continuing to provide a premium service to its clients.
“We are excited to be at the forefront of the transformation alongside Epiroc, bringing innovative electric drill rigs both to our fleet and to the broader market”, says Peter Stokes, Chief Executive Officer, Capital Limited.
"Epiroc brings the supply of top-quality equipment, strong aftermarket support and competitive OEM financing options. Our close partnership ensures that we are appropriately prepared for the demand ahead of us."
The battery-electric SmartROC D65 field test will take place in Sukari Mine in Egypt, where Capital Limited already has a broad fleet of Epiroc drill rigs.
Capital Limited is a leading service provider for the exploration and mining industry. The company provides full-service mining, drilling, maintenance, and geochemical analysis solutions.
Epiroc has ambitious sustainability goals for 2030, which include halving the CO2 emissions from both operations and from sold products. The aim is to offer a full range of underground equipment in emission-free versions by 2025, and surface equipment by 2030.
For further information please contact:
Global Product Line Manager, Epiroc Surface division
Phone: + 46 72 733 5646
Email:
robin.edsborn@
Project Manager - Brand Communication
Phone: + 46 72 083 6011
Email: anders.bromsjo@epiroc.com
Epiroc is a vital part of a sustainable society and a global productivity partner for mining and infrastructure customers. 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 SEK 50 billion in 2022, and has around 17 000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com
Epiroc´s Surface division develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of rock drilling equipment and solutions for use in surface mining, construction, quarries, as well as water well applications worldwide. It also provides customers with exploration equipment, tooling and advanced orebody data analysis. The division has production in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China, India, Australia and South Africa. Please see www.epiroc.com for product offerings.
