Posts by Sandvik:

Sandvik launches the next generation of Trucks

The Sandvik TH551 and TH663, introduced at the MinExpo 2012 in Las Vegas, are the latest innovative additions to Sandvik’s cutting edge underground ramp hoisting truck family. These new trucks demonstrate the latest innovations in hard rock ramp hauling, and are therefore the clear forerunners of next generation underground trucking.

Sandvik and Outotec enter collaboration in the area of comminution

Thanks to the individual strengths, capabilities and product portfolios of Sandvik and Outotec, customers can benefit from an optimized process throughout their mining value chain, resulting in efficient recovery of minerals, energy efficiency and improved environmental performance.

Sandvik Mining celebrates five years LTI-free in De Beers’ Snap Lake diamond mine

At a ceremony held at De Beers Canada’s Snap Lake Mine on September 11th, 2012, Sandvik Mining celebrated the achievement of five years without any Lost Time Injuries (LTI’s), a milestone achieved by Sandvik Mining’s Maintenance Contract Team based both at De Beers Canada’s Snap Lake Mine and in Sandvik’s Yellowknife office located in the Northwest Territories, Canada.

Changes in Sandvik’s Group Executive Management

Anders Thelin, member of Group Executive Management, President of the Sandvik Venture business area and with overall responsibly for the Group’s research and development activities, will leave his position and retire according to the current agreement.

Sandvik donates R1 million to DSIH for training and upgrading facilities

Sandvik Mining in South Africa has donated R1 million to KwaZulu-Natal based Durnacol Skills Innovation Hub (DSIH), which focuses on training, development and skills improvement. Sandvik’s donation covers the training of five students from the surrounding communities, as well as the conversion of offices into comfortable and affordable student accommodation.