Epiroc wins large order for autonomous and electric mining equipment in Africa
Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for autonomous and electric surface mining equipment in Africa.The customer has ordered a fleet of Pit Viper 275 E blasthole drill rigs. The machines are cable electric and will be operated fully autonomously, boosting safety and productivity while having zero exhaust emissions.
The order is valued at SEK 380 million and was booked in the first quarter 2026.
“Epiroc is on the forefront of mining automation and electrification, and this