en.Wedoany.com Reported - Sandvik and Rio Tinto will jointly develop and integrate Sandvik's i-series surface drill rigs with Rio Tinto's automated drilling system, aiming to enhance safety, productivity, and system compatibility, starting with auxiliary drilling activities in surface mining operations.

Sandvik stated that based on the AutoMine and i-series platforms, this collaboration continues a long-term partnership with Rio Tinto and supports the ongoing development of automated drilling technology under the demanding conditions of the Pilbara.

Under the agreement, Sandvik and Rio Tinto will jointly develop the interoperability and automation capabilities required for remote, multi-rig, and multi-site automated operations through Rio Tinto's Perth Operations Centre. The project will include field trials to verify performance against production targets.

The project will begin with development and on-board testing at Sandvik's test pit in Finland, followed by field testing at Rio Tinto's operational sites in Western Australia.

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