Innovations for improved productivity and sustainability
During the year, Sandvik launched several new solutions. A key achievement was the launch of an electric intelligent rotary blasthole drill rig range with modular design and a flexible power pack solution to meet different customer needs. The range is compatible with the autonomous platform AutoMine® and My Sandvik™ systems, and enables customers to leverage complete solutions from Sandvik to enhance performance, productivity and safety.
Other key innovations in 2025 included new features in the autonomous plattform AutoMine®, including surface fleet capabilities and a training simulator. We also introduced safety and efficiency solutions, such as next-generation proximity detection and improved bolting systems. These solutions enable customers to reduce operating costs and downtime, improve safety and productivity and support the transition to low-emission operations.
We made strong progress towards our sustainability goals in 2025. The launch of DataDrive’31, a major initiative to accelerate digital efficiency and circularity, and our enhanced transparency of CO2-equivalent emission calculations supported measurable emission reductions and lifecycle improvements. We also achieved cybersecurity certification for secure product development, reinforcing our commitment to responsible and safe innovation. In addition, large customer orders for battery-electric equipment demonstrated how our technologies enable the transition to more sustainable mining operations. These initiatives emphasize our leadership in driving environmental responsibility and long-term value creation for our customers and stakeholders.
Innovations creating customer value
Industry-leading innovation is at the core of Sandvik and the key growth driver. In 2025, Sandvik expanded its offering with the introduction of fully electric versions across its entire range of next-generation intelligent rotary blasthole drills. This reflects the continued commitment to providing solutions that support the mining industry’s transition towards more sustainable operations. The new electric lineup, comprising Sandvik® DR410iE, DR411iE, DR412iE, DR413iE and DR416iE, is built on the same modular platform as the diesel-powered rigs, delivering the environmental benefits of electrification while maintaining the performance and reliability expected in mining conditions.
Sandvik continued to advance surface drilling automation with the introduction of AutoMine® Surface Fleet, a new capability that enables operators to manage more than 15 Sandvik surface i-series drill rigs from any connected location.
Sandvik also launched DataDrive’31, a major new technology program designed to accelerate the digital transformation of the mining industry. DataDrive’31 enables new services and products through data utilization and commercialization: integrating data-driven capabilities into equipment, operations and aftermarket services, and building predictive and prescriptive operating environments that support smarter, safer and more sustainable mining.
Sandvik® MB672 is a next-generation bolter miner introduced in 2025. Sandvik continues to advance bolting technology with innovative solutions designed to automate the bolting process, and this bolter miner represents a significant step towards achieving near-term bolting automation.
