Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment for a major copper mine in Peru.
The Peruvian mine is operated by a consortium comprising leading Chinese investment companies and a globally recognized mining company headquartered in Australia, which also serves as the mine operator. The customer ordered a fleet of Pit Viper 351 surface blasthole drill rigs that will support the mine’s expansion. Epiroc will also supply drilling tools and spare parts, together with on-site technical services, field support, and specialized training programs, to ensure maximum performance of this large-scale mining operation.
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The Epiroc Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig
The equipment order is valued at around SEK 210 million and was booked in the second quarter of 2026.
“Epiroc has provided this mine in Peru with advanced drilling equipment for around a decade now, and we look forward to continue supporting this major copper producer to optimize its safety, productivity, and total cost of ownership,” says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO.
The Pit Viper 351 drill rig is built to work hard and last long. It comes equipped with Epiroc’s Rig Control System (RCS) operating platform, making it ready for automation. The machine is setting the bar for productivity and reliability when large blastholes are part of the mining production plan.
Delivery of the equipment is expected to begin at the end of this year and continue through the first half of 2027.