# Epiroc wins SEK 380M order for autonomous mining equipment in Africa

Epiroc announced a SEK 380 million order for autonomous and electric surface mining equipment in Africa, including a fleet of Pit Viper 275 E blast hole drill rigs. Delivery is expected by the end of 2027.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-03-20
- Where: Africa, South Africa
- Value: $36.0M (380.0M SEK)
- Status: announced
- Products: Pit Viper 275 E blast hole drill rigs
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md)
- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [metallerochgruvor.se](https://www.metallerochgruvor.se/20260320/11913/epiroc-vinner-stor-gruvutrustningsorder-i-afrika), 2026-03-20: "Epiroc ligger i framkant inom gruvautomation och elektrifiering, och denna stora order är ytterligare ett viktigt steg framåt i vår resa för att stödja kunderna i att driva sin verksamhet på det säkraste, produktivaste och klimatvänligaste sättet möjligt."
- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2026/03/20/epiroc-african-order-for-auto-cable-electric-drills-adds-to-good-year-for-electrific-and-autonomous-fleets/), 2026-03-20: "Epiroc is on the forefront of mining automation and electrification, and this major order is another significant step forward."
- [evmagz.com](https://evmagz.com/epiroc-secures-e35-million-order-for-autonomous-electric-mining-equipment-in-africa/), 2026-03-24: "Epiroc is on the forefront of mining automation and electrification, and this major order is another significant step forward in our journey to support customers to operate in the safest, most productive and most climate-friendly manner possible."
- [powertraininternationalweb.com](https://www.powertraininternationalweb.com/off-highway/epiroc-south-africa-electric-blasthole-drill-rigs/), 2026-04-02: "Epiroc is on the forefront of mining automation and electrification, and this major order is another significant step forward in our journey to support customers to operate in the safest, most productive and most climate-friendly manner possible."

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