Two new South African-developed rock drills unveiled

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) on Tuesday unveiled the two new rock drill prototypes that are set to enhance drilling operations and reduce the exposure of operators to dangerous conditions. The prototypes, born under the Isidingo Drill Challenge, launched in 2018, and based on industry needs, are lighter, more energy efficient, quieter and easier to assemble and dismantle than the drills that are currently used by industry.