Sandvik to supply 16 surface drills to Vale Base Metals in Brazil

Sandvik has received an order from Vale Base Metals to supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine readiness for copper operations in Brazil. The order includes nine DR416i rotary rigs and seven DI650i DTH rigs, plus multi-year service and rock tools supply.

“We're excited to grow our surface partnership with Vale Base Metals, where we will provide our latest technologies and collaborate to optimise productivity and cost efficiencies.”im-mining.com

• 3 sources
• im-mining.comSandvik Mining records major surface drilling win with Vale Base Metals order - International MiningDaniel GleesonJan 16, 2026
• portalcanaa.com.brVale compra 16 perfuratrizes autônomas da Sandvik para Salobo e Sossego - MineraçãoRedaçãoJan 16, 2026
• e-mj.comSandvik Deploys Drill Rigs to Brazil, Oz - E & MJMisty ValverdeFeb 25, 2026

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