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The initiative is part of the transformation of Chuquicamata, the world’s largest open-pit copper mine, into a modern, long-term underground operation.

MINING

STRABAG wins €800M Codelco contract

The company will develop more than 54km of tunnels in Chuquicamata

26 February 2026

The EDM 95K Series are high-capacity, heavy duty rigs capable of executing deep hole exploration projects and are available in diamond, RC and multipurpose configurations

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Exploration-focused drilling equipment

Exploration Drill Masters' range of equipment built for performance, safety and adaptability

23 January 2026

Despite US trade wars and a tough business environment, the South American drilling sector is showing positive signs of growth

GEOTHERMAL

The South American drilling industry

Eugene Gerden reports that the South American drilling sector is showing positive dynamics

21 August 2025

An Eijkelkamp LRS 275 Duo sonic rig proved pivotal to Hellema Holland Engineering’s success on a core sampling project at a Chilean mine’s tailing dam

SITE INVESTIGATION

Sonic drilling with precision and purpose

Use of an Eijkelkamp LRS 275 at a major tailings dam at a Chilean copper mine proves advantageous

16 April 2025

Two Epiroc Pit Viper 351 diesel drills have been converted to fully autonomous operations at the Minera Los Pelambres operations in the Chilean Andes

MINING

Epiroc supports Chilean mine automation

Ushering the Minera Los Pelambres operations in the Chilean Andes into an automated future

31 March 2025

Konec, a Chilean innovator in mining technology, has been acquired by Master Drilling to spearhead its development of innovative integrated AI-driven solutions

MINING

Master Drilling acquires Konec

Acquisition allows Master Drilling to expand its technological mining capabilities in Chile

24 March 2025

Nicolás Rivera of Codelco and Joachim Braun of ABB signed a letter of intent while at MINExpo 2024 to explore a long-term strategic collaboration of decarbonisation. Image: ABB

MINING

ABB to collaborate with Codelco on mine decarbonisation and project optimisation

Codelco to explore a long-term strategic collaboration with ABB on decarbonisation

04 October 2024

Komatsu is set to acquire Chile-based digital solutions provider Octodots Analytics. Octodots Analytics

MINING

Komatsu plans to acquire mining optimisation software developer

Komatsu intends to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider

30 September 2024

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