Epiroc wins large equipment order for Australian lithium mine

Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, has won a large order for surface mining equipment from Pilbara Minerals that will be used at a lithium mine in Australia.Pilbara Minerals , the world’s largest, independent hard rock lithium producer, has ordered a fleet of 14 Epiroc SmartROC D65 surface drill rigs for use at its Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. Lithium, a common battery component, is a key mineral to enable society’s electrification transition.  The