# Atlas Copco wins contract to convert BHP drills to autonomous operation

Atlas Copco won a contract to convert 18 of BHP's blast hole drills to autonomous operation at its WAIO sites in Western Australia. The drills are Atlas Copco Pit Viper 271 rotary blast hole rigs.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-05-11
- Where: Western Australia (WAIO sites), Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: autonomous drilling systems, Pit Viper 271 rotary blast hole rigs
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Atlas Copco](https://endata.com/companies/505.md) (supplier)
- [BHP Billiton](https://endata.com/companies/17143.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [miningmonthly.com](https://www.miningmonthly.com/surface/news/1308640/rise-machines), 2017-05-11: "Atlas Copco won the contract to convert 18 of BHP's drills to autonomous operation in June."

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