--- title: Mining and Construction USA | Surface and Exploration description: Surface and Exploration | The latest news and features about mining, excavation, drilling, and demolition heavy industry equipment from Epiroc. --- # [Mining and Construction USA](https://www.miningandconstructionusa.com/) Find us here [Meet the Contributors](https://epiroc.blog/blog/authors) [Contact Us](https://info.epirocmarketplace.com/inquiries) ## Dig it. Build it. 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More time on geology.](https://epiroc.blog/core-imaging-on-the-drill-pad-why-the-old-workflow-is-costing-you-more-than-you-think) May 18, 2026 Ask any geologist about core photography, and you'll get a version of the same story. The core... By Laura O'Connor [![](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-11-11%20162910.png?width=500&name=Screenshot%202025-11-11%20162910.png)](https://epiroc.blog/maximizing-equipment-uptime-with-24/7-self-service-maintenance-videos) [Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mining), [Construction](https://epiroc.blog/tag/construction), [Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/drill-rigs), [Hydraulic Attachments](https://epiroc.blog/tag/hydraulic-attachments), [Parts and Services](https://epiroc.blog/tag/parts-and-services), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Loaders & Trucks](https://epiroc.blog/tag/loaders-trucks), [Automation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/automation), [Battery Electric Equipment](https://epiroc.blog/tag/battery-electric-equipment), [Mechanical Rock Excavation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mechanical-rock-excavation), [Rock Drilling Tools](https://epiroc.blog/tag/rock-drilling-tools), [Rock Reinforcement](https://epiroc.blog/tag/rock-reinforcement), [Underground Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/underground-mining), [Operation Predictability](https://epiroc.blog/tag/operation-predictability), [Parts & Services](https://epiroc.blog/tag/parts-services), [Surface Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-drill-rigs), [Efficiency](https://epiroc.blog/tag/efficiency), [Mining operations](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mining-operations), [24/7](https://epiroc.blog/tag/24-7), [Underground](https://epiroc.blog/tag/underground), [Battery Machines](https://epiroc.blog/tag/battery-machines), [Surface](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface), [Digital Solutions](https://epiroc.blog/tag/digital-solutions), [Electrification](https://epiroc.blog/tag/electrification) ## [Maximizing Equipment Uptime with 24/7 Self-Service Maintenance Videos](https://epiroc.blog/maximizing-equipment-uptime-with-24/7-self-service-maintenance-videos) November 18, 2025 Sometimes, maintenance needs arise after hours or in remote locations where reaching technical... By Shay Ding [![](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartROC%20T45-2.jpeg?width=500&name=SmartROC%20T45-2.jpeg)](https://epiroc.blog/national-construction-appreciation-week-worker-safety) [Construction](https://epiroc.blog/tag/construction), [Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/drill-rigs), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Automation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/automation), [Safety](https://epiroc.blog/tag/safety), [Surface Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-drill-rigs), [Surface](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface), [Digitalization](https://epiroc.blog/tag/digitalization), [Digital Solutions](https://epiroc.blog/tag/digital-solutions), [Training](https://epiroc.blog/tag/training) ## [National Construction Appreciation Week: Putting Worker Safety at the Core](https://epiroc.blog/national-construction-appreciation-week-worker-safety) September 16, 2025 This week is National Construction Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the hard... By Shay Ding [![](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/KGHM%E2%80%99s%20Robinson%20Mine3.png?width=500&name=KGHM%E2%80%99s%20Robinson%20Mine3.png)](https://epiroc.blog/kghm-robinson-mine) [Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mining), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Automation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/automation), [Safety](https://epiroc.blog/tag/safety) ## [Increasing predictability in production with autonomous drilling at KGHM’s Robinson Mine](https://epiroc.blog/kghm-robinson-mine) December 08, 2021 The KGHM’s Robinson Mine team was tasked with ensuring a productive and efficient operation while... By Mila Armer [![](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/Epiroc_Podcast_Announcement_V3Social%20Post%201200px%20X%20627ox.jpg?width=500&name=Epiroc_Podcast_Announcement_V3Social%20Post%201200px%20X%20627ox.jpg)](https://epiroc.blog/youknowthedrill-podcast-launched) [Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mining), [Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/drill-rigs), [Parts and Services](https://epiroc.blog/tag/parts-and-services), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Automation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/automation), [Rock Drilling Tools](https://epiroc.blog/tag/rock-drilling-tools), [Underground Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/underground-mining), [Battery as a Service](https://epiroc.blog/tag/battery-as-a-service), [Reman Products](https://epiroc.blog/tag/reman-products), [Surface Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-drill-rigs) ## [Podcast "You know the drill" launched](https://epiroc.blog/youknowthedrill-podcast-launched) November 16, 2021 We are proud to announce the new “You know the drill” podcast as a resource for Epiroc’s internal... By Mila Armer [![](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/USA%20Campaigns/spring-bundle-header-2.jpeg?width=500&name=spring-bundle-header-2.jpeg)](https://epiroc.blog/pairing-epiroc-drill-rigs-and-drilling-tools-opens-new-opportunities-for-cost-savings) [Insider](https://epiroc.blog/tag/insider), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Rock Reinforcement](https://epiroc.blog/tag/rock-reinforcement), [Total cost of ownership](https://epiroc.blog/tag/total-cost-of-ownership) ## [Pairing Epiroc drill rigs and drilling tools opens new opportunities for cost savings.](https://epiroc.blog/pairing-epiroc-drill-rigs-and-drilling-tools-opens-new-opportunities-for-cost-savings) July 06, 2021 With the release of new rock drilling tools and surface crawler products, purchasing both from the... By Shawn Cheney [![](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/FlexiROC-T30R-CE-8744-blog.jpg?width=500&name=FlexiROC-T30R-CE-8744-blog.jpg)](https://epiroc.blog/versatility-is-back-on-the-jobsite-with-flexiroc-t30r) [Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mining), [Construction](https://epiroc.blog/tag/construction), [Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/drill-rigs), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Automation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/automation), [Safety](https://epiroc.blog/tag/safety), [FlexiROC T30R](https://epiroc.blog/tag/flexiroc-t30r) ## [Bringing versatility back to the jobsite with FlexiROC T30 R](https://epiroc.blog/versatility-is-back-on-the-jobsite-with-flexiroc-t30r) October 01, 2020 Remember the once popular IR ECM 590 construction rig? Well, it’s back. Now you can get the same... By Mike Wentworth [![](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/Autonomous%20Pit%20Vipers-351.jpeg?width=500&name=Autonomous%20Pit%20Vipers-351.jpeg)](https://epiroc.blog/pit-viper-case-studies) [Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mining), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Automation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/automation), [Safety](https://epiroc.blog/tag/safety) ## [The Switch to Autonomous: Pit Viper PV-271 and PV-351 Case Studies](https://epiroc.blog/pit-viper-case-studies) June 23, 2020 The modern mining industry has been primarily driven by two main factors — maximizing production... By Matthew Inge [![JFB_8500](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/JFB_8500.jpg?width=500&name=JFB_8500.jpg)](https://epiroc.blog/hitting-faster-safer-with-discovore) [Parts and Services](https://epiroc.blog/tag/parts-and-services), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Safety](https://epiroc.blog/tag/safety) ## [Hitting faster, safer: National EWP puts DiscovOre wireline coring system to a field test](https://epiroc.blog/hitting-faster-safer-with-discovore) November 05, 2019 At National EWP, a company that specializes in drilling and well services to the mining, water and... By Mila Armer [![_SPE4550](https://epiroc.blog/hs-fs/hubfs/_SPE4550.jpg?width=500&name=_SPE4550.jpg)](https://epiroc.blog/reach-a-higher-level-of-drilling-with-automation) [Mining](https://epiroc.blog/tag/mining), [Drill Rigs](https://epiroc.blog/tag/drill-rigs), [Surface and Exploration](https://epiroc.blog/tag/surface-and-exploration), [Automation](https://epiroc.blog/tag/automation) ## [Aggregate Resource Industries: Reaching a higher level of drilling with automation](https://epiroc.blog/reach-a-higher-level-of-drilling-with-automation) August 28, 2019 Company co-managers of Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) of Oregon, Kris and Katie... 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