# Sandvik wins drill rig contract from Skeena Gold & Silver for Eskay Creek project

Sandvik Mining was awarded a contract by Skeena Gold & Silver to supply down-the-hole drill rigs for early work construction at the Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia. Three Leopard DI650i rigs have been delivered, with a fourth expected in June 2025.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-05-23
- Where: British Columbia, Golden Triangle, Canada
- Status: announced
- Products: Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rigs
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik Mining](https://endata.com/companies/21870.md)
- [Skeena Gold & Silver](https://endata.com/companies/84942.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [australianminingreview.com.au](https://australianminingreview.com.au/news/skeena-advances-eskay-creek-with-sandvik/), 2025-05-23: "Sandvik’s demonstrated partnership with TNDC, along with its growing support infrastructure in B.C., were essential in making this a strategic fit for Eskay Creek"

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