# Sandvik to supply 16 drill rigs for Zambian copper expansion

Sandvik has been selected by an undisclosed global copper miner to supply 16 new drill rigs in 2026 for its expanding copper operation in Zambia.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-02-27
- Where: Zambia, Zambia
- Status: announced
- Products: drill rigs
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [miningmagazine.com](https://www.miningmagazine.com/surface/news-analysis/4527868/sandvik-selected-zambian-copper-expansion), 2026-02-27: "Sandvik has been selected by an undisclosed global copper miner to supply a new fleet of drill rigs for its expanding Zambian copper operation."

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