“We aim to introduce full autonomous and digital solutions, including battery and fossil-free equipment, aligning with Vision 2030 and driving long-term competitiveness in Saudi mining.”
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What is Epiroc’s presence in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East today?
We have a long history in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, which is now entering a transformative phase in mining. I see significant opportunity to contribute to this journey. With the technologies we have developed, Epiroc aims to help shape a highly productive, sustainable, and safe mining industry, supporting the ambitious exploration and development now under way across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
How will Epiroc support Saudi Arabia’s transition from exploration to production?
Epiroc’s strong exploration portfolio positions us well in emerging mining markets. We provide a full suite of products for surface and underground exploration, drilling, digital tools, and consumables, enabling deep partnerships with mining companies at all stages. Exploration remains a core business, and current activity in Saudi Arabia demonstrates significant momentum, with Epiroc already shaping this early phase.
As projects transition to production, we deploy drill rigs, loaders, trucks, automation, and digital solutions. I see the industry moving from transactional relationships to long-term partnerships, with Saudi Arabia offering a unique chance to design mines around advanced technology, fully aligned with Vision 2030.
Could you expand on Epiroc’s approach in emerging mining jurisdictions?
Epiroc has seen similar early-stage mining transitions in several African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has expanded rapidly over the last five years. The critical factor in these environments is building local competence, and we work with customers to create a clear development plan.
In the DRC, we invested early with local workshops, recruitment, training, and simulators that allow operators to learn safely before handling advanced equipment. Our mine-by-mine approach gradually strengthens capability as production ramps up. We then layer on more advanced technologies including automation, collision avoidance, and real-time positioning to existing fleets. We plan to replicate this model with our customers in Saudi Arabia.
How are Epiroc’s new technologies enabling greater efficiency and sustainability?
We are advancing technology to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability across mining operations. I believe safety is paramount, exemplified by solutions like the Automatic Bit Changer, which removes operators from hazardous environments and can be retrofitted to existing fleets. Our diamond-coated drill bits last over 10 times longer, supporting autonomous drilling and reducing manual interventions. In automation, we operate 3,450 driverless machines globally, from tele-remote to fully autonomous fleets, strengthened through strategic acquisitions. Collision Avoidance systems prevent machine-person accidents, addressing a major cause of fatalities. We are also accelerating electrification, targeting a fully fossil-free machine portfolio by 2030.
How do partnerships shape Epiroc’s offer?
Across our global markets, we build long-term partnerships, including with our distributor Bin Shehab in Saudi Arabia. Our strategy is to invest early, deploy skilled application specialists, and develop local competence, as demonstrated in the DRC where a highly capable service team was built over several years. We co-design new technologies with customers, supplement our capabilities through targeted acquisitions, and adapt innovations from other industries, including automotive electrification, to accelerate mining’s ongoing transformation.
Could you tell us more about Epiroc’s approach to circularity and sustainability?
Epiroc’s service offering follows a circular approach, focused on extending equipment life and reducing material use. Midlife rebuilds offer an opportunity to upgrade machines with the latest technology, improve efficiency and safety, and reuse components, helping customers maximise fleet longevity. Remanufacturing programmes for key parts, along with recycling of drill bits and carbides, preserve scarce minerals. The 2024 acquisition of STANLEY Infrastructure strengthened our capabilities in urban mining, addressing growing demand for demolition, sorting, and recycling of steel, copper, and other metals. Together, these initiatives demonstrate Epiroc’s commitment to sustainable solutions and support long-term resource efficiency in both mining and urban environments.
What are Epiroc’s priorities in Saudi Arabia in the coming years?
We are firmly committed to supporting the development of Saudi Arabia’s mining industry and shaping it into a high-tech, sustainable sector. Our focus for the coming years will be on building a strong local organization, scaling service capabilities, and maintaining close presence at customer sites.
Today, we are supporting the exploration boom with advanced digital tools and equipment to ensure efficiency and productivity. Looking ahead, we aim to introduce full autonomous and digital solutions, including battery and fossil-free equipment, aligning with Vision 2030 and driving long-term competitiveness in Saudi mining.
What is Epiroc’s presence in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East today?
We have a long history in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, which is now entering a transformative phase in mining. I see significant opportunity to contribute to this journey. With the technologies we have developed, Epiroc aims to help shape a highly productive, sustainable, and safe mining industry, supporting the ambitious exploration and development now under way across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
How will Epiroc support Saudi Arabia’s transition from exploration to production?
Epiroc’s strong exploration portfolio positions us well in emerging mining markets. We provide a full suite of products for surface and underground exploration, drilling, digital tools, and consumables, enabling deep partnerships with mining companies at all stages. Exploration remains a core business, and current activity in Saudi Arabia demonstrates significant momentum, with Epiroc already shaping this early phase.
As projects transition to production, we deploy drill rigs, loaders, trucks, automation, and digital solutions. I see the industry moving from transactional relationships to long-term partnerships, with Saudi Arabia offering a unique chance to design mines around advanced technology, fully aligned with Vision 2030.
Could you expand on Epiroc’s approach in emerging mining jurisdictions?
Epiroc has seen similar early-stage mining transitions in several African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has expanded rapidly over the last five years. The critical factor in these environments is building local competence, and we work with customers to create a clear development plan.
In the DRC, we invested early with local workshops, recruitment, training, and simulators that allow operators to learn safely before handling advanced equipment. Our mine-by-mine approach gradually strengthens capability as production ramps up. We then layer on more advanced technologies including automation, collision avoidance, and real-time positioning to existing fleets. We plan to replicate this model with our customers in Saudi Arabia.
How are Epiroc’s new technologies enabling greater efficiency and sustainability?
We are advancing technology to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability across mining operations. I believe safety is paramount, exemplified by solutions like the Automatic Bit Changer, which removes operators from hazardous environments and can be retrofitted to existing fleets. Our diamond-coated drill bits last over 10 times longer, supporting autonomous drilling and reducing manual interventions. In automation, we operate 3,450 driverless machines globally, from tele-remote to fully autonomous fleets, strengthened through strategic acquisitions. Collision Avoidance systems prevent machine-person accidents, addressing a major cause of fatalities. We are also accelerating electrification, targeting a fully fossil-free machine portfolio by 2030.
How do partnerships shape Epiroc’s offer?
Across our global markets, we build long-term partnerships, including with our distributor Bin Shehab in Saudi Arabia. Our strategy is to invest early, deploy skilled application specialists, and develop local competence, as demonstrated in the DRC where a highly capable service team was built over several years. We co-design new technologies with customers, supplement our capabilities through targeted acquisitions, and adapt innovations from other industries, including automotive electrification, to accelerate mining’s ongoing transformation.
Could you tell us more about Epiroc’s approach to circularity and sustainability?
Epiroc’s service offering follows a circular approach, focused on extending equipment life and reducing material use. Midlife rebuilds offer an opportunity to upgrade machines with the latest technology, improve efficiency and safety, and reuse components, helping customers maximise fleet longevity. Remanufacturing programmes for key parts, along with recycling of drill bits and carbides, preserve scarce minerals. The 2024 acquisition of STANLEY Infrastructure strengthened our capabilities in urban mining, addressing growing demand for demolition, sorting, and recycling of steel, copper, and other metals. Together, these initiatives demonstrate Epiroc’s commitment to sustainable solutions and support long-term resource efficiency in both mining and urban environments.
What are Epiroc’s priorities in Saudi Arabia in the coming years?
We are firmly committed to supporting the development of Saudi Arabia’s mining industry and shaping it into a high-tech, sustainable sector. Our focus for the coming years will be on building a strong local organization, scaling service capabilities, and maintaining close presence at customer sites.
Today, we are supporting the exploration boom with advanced digital tools and equipment to ensure efficiency and productivity. Looking ahead, we aim to introduce full autonomous and digital solutions, including battery and fossil-free equipment, aligning with Vision 2030 and driving long-term competitiveness in Saudi mining.
