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MINING

Epiroc Pit Viper hits quarter century

Autonomous Pit Viper rigs have now drilled more than 90 million meters worldwide

23 October 2025

Epiroc is introducing its Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) for hands-free bit changes on Pit Viper 270 and Pit Viper 290 series drill rigs used in rotary drilling

MINING

More Pit Vipers get ABC

Epiroc’s Automatic Bit Changer now available for Pit Viper 270 and Pit Viper 290 series rotary rigs

10 October 2025

The Pit Viper 291 takes the Pit Viper series to another level with maximised force and torque for greater drilling efficiency and decreased downtime

MINING

Epiroc introduces the Pit Viper 291

Latest Pit Viper designed to tackle larger-diameter drilling in soft to medium ground conditions

20 May 2025

Epiroc has made the Common Automation Panel (CAP) available for both RCS-based surface drill rig models – Pit Viper and SmartROC DTH MKII

MINING

Common Automation Panel available for Pit Viper and SmartROC rigs

CAP now available both for RCS-based surface drill rig models – Pit Viper and SmartROC DTH MKII

04 February 2025

Epiroc’s latest package of orders includes Pit Viper 231 rotary drill rigs for use at Newmont’s Boddington gold and copper mine in Western Australia. Credit: Epiroc

MINING

Epiroc's Australian and Kazakhstan mining orders

Epiroc secures multi-million dollar international orders for mining fleets from two diverse sites

11 October 2024

Rigs used for drill and blast work, such as Epiroc’s Pit Viper range of models, are increasingly being automated. Credit: Epiroc

MINING

Drill and blast basics

Richard Barrett gives an insight into the latest technological advances in the drill & blast sector

14 August 2024

The Pit Viper 271 XC E is one of three new models of electric blasthole drilling rigs being launched by Epiroc

MINING

Epiroc launches three all-new electric Pit Viper drills

New electric Pit Viper rigs launched by Epiroc to deliver more sustainable operations

22 January 2024

Epiroc’s Common Automation Panel is designed for an innovative transformation of the control room

MINING

Epiroc releases Common Automation Panel for mixed fleets

Latest remote operations controller increase automations options for Epiroc rig users

15 December 2023

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