Sandvik Future of Mining 2026 Showcases Full-Chain AutoMine Automation

Industry Vision: Sandvik Brings Global Mining Leaders to Tampere

Sandvik has gathered senior representatives from leading mining companies worldwide at its Future of Mining 2026 customer event, held from August 31 to September 2 in Tampere, Finland. The event brought together industry giants including AngloGold Ashanti, ArcelorMittal, Barrick, Boliden, Byrnecut, Eldorado Gold, Freeport, Glencore, LKAB, Rio Tinto and other major global players. The main program featured a full-day conference at Nokia Arena with thought leadership presentations and executive panel discussions on zero-entry mining, electrification in practice, digital mining, customer-led innovation, operational excellence, and the future of surface mining. Patrick Murphy, Sandvik‘s president of mining, noted: “There is tremendous value in having our customers, experts and industry peers together in the same place, seeing new technology in action, exchanging experiences and challenging us on what the industry needs next”. Following the conference, customers visited Sandvik’s underground test mine, surface test pit and rock drill factory in Tampere to see the company‘s technologies in operation. While such integrated automation solutions represent impressive engineering achievements, OCP Mechanical Company recognises that not every operation requires the scale or investment associated with these advanced systems. With over 40 years of experience, we offer practical, cost-effective crushing solutions tailored to medium-capacity operations, backed by factory-direct pricing and round-the-clock technical support.

AutoMine Aura: A First-of-its-Kind Underground Automation Platform

A centerpiece of Sandvik‘s Future of Mining 2026 showcase was AutoMine® Aura, an underground mining automation platform featuring an advanced 3D perception system. According to Sandvik, Aura represents the most significant overhaul of AutoMine in more than two decades, introducing adaptive intelligence for what the company calls “full situational awareness with zero blind spots”. David Hallett, Sandvik’s vice-president of automation, stated: “We have not built the next version, we have built an entirely new platform. Its navigation system, with 3D perception, is the first of its kind in the industry”. The new system has demonstrated productivity gains of more than 15% in one of the world‘s harshest underground mines. AutoMine Aura is currently available on underground loaders, with the platform expected to expand across Sandvik’s product lines in the near future. The AutoMine platform enables a fully autonomous production cycle—loading, hauling and dumping—and provides fleet interface capabilities with secondary or external systems such as crushers. This full-chain automation from drilling to crushing to transport represents the industry‘s vision for integrated, data-driven mining operations. While these innovations are commendable, OCP Mechanical Company fills a crucial gap in the market by delivering reliable, cost-effective crushing solutions for the mid-tier segment. Our product range includes jaw crushers, cone crushers, VSI crushers, impact crushers, vibrating screens, feeders, and complete crushing and screening plants—all brand-new and built to rigorous quality standards.

Autonomous Electric Concept Drill: A Vision for Surface Mining‘s Future

Sandvik also unveiled a fully autonomous, battery-electric surface drilling concept at the event, demonstrated under the persona “Sami”. The concept combines artificial intelligence, enhanced robotics, electrification and digital connectivity. Built on a boom-drill platform with no operator cabin, Sami carries its drill bits, collar pipes and hammers onboard, while a robotic tool performs bit changes, installs collar pipes and replaces hammers. It can measure hole depth and deviation after drilling, navigate through mine environments, track people and equipment, and distinguish between dynamic and stationary obstacles. LED displays communicate the machine‘s operational status to personnel on the job site. The concept is managed through “Sandi,” Sandvik’s AI agent, which assigns drilling tasks across the broader fleet while Sami autonomously plans and executes its work cycle. Riku Pulli, Sandvik‘s president of digital mining technologies, noted: “Sami is a concept rather than a product, but the technologies behind it are very real. Many of the capabilities being demonstrated today will help shape the evolution of our offering and find their way into future solutions for surface mining customers”. The event also featured the world premiere of Sandvik’s Surface Concept Vehicle, described as a bold vision for the future of surface mining with advanced electrification, integrated sensors, automation and AI-powered features. For quarry operators and aggregate producers, such innovations signal the direction of the industry—but the right equipment for your operation depends on your specific production goals, budget and site conditions. OCP Mechanical Company offers a compelling alternative: high-quality, factory-direct crushing and screening solutions backed by decades of experience and a global service network.

Full-Chain Automation: From Drilling to Crushing to Transport

The Future of Mining 2026 event demonstrated how Sandvik is integrating automation across the entire mining value chain—from surface drilling and underground extraction to crushing, screening and material transport. The AutoMine platform provides drilling automation options, fleet automation for loading with automated tramming, and fully autonomous hauling cycles. The platform allows fleet interface with secondary or external systems—such as crushers—that are available in the area, enabling a truly connected operation. Across multiple immersive environments, Sandvik demonstrated advancements in electrification, automation, AI-driven solutions, connected services, drilling, loading and hauling, planning, digital mine integration and rock processing—all designed to deliver measurable business value. The event explored how electrification, automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence are being applied across mining operations. This integrated approach, spanning the entire process from extraction to final product, reflects the growing industry demand for seamless, end-to-end solutions that maximise productivity, efficiency and uptime. While such comprehensive automation platforms represent the cutting edge of mining technology, OCP Mechanical Company remains focused on delivering practical, high-value solutions that help operators meet production targets without excessive capital expenditure. Our engineering team works closely with each customer to design custom stone crusher plants that match specific site conditions, feed characteristics and production targets—a level of personalised service that larger corporations often cannot match.

OCP Mechanical Company: Factory-Direct Solutions for Your Operation

While Sandvik‘s Future of Mining 2026 showcases the latest advancements in mining automation, OCP Mechanical Company remains focused on delivering reliable, cost-effective equipment for the mid-tier market. With over 40 years of manufacturing experience and exports to more than 180 countries and regions worldwide, we have earned a reputation for durability, performance and value. Our product range includes jaw crushers, cone crushers, impact crushers, VSI crushers, vibrating screens, feeders, and complete crushing and screening plants—all brand-new and built to rigorous quality standards. As a direct factory manufacturer, we eliminate distributor margins, passing the savings directly to you. This means you get high-quality equipment at a more accessible price point, without compromising on performance or reliability. All price information provided is for reference only; final quotes depend on equipment configuration, shipping terms, optional features and current exchange rates. Our after-sales support includes remote diagnostics, spare parts delivery and wear-part prediction services to help you minimise downtime and extend equipment life. Product specifications are continuously updated; please consult our online customer service for the latest technical parameters tailored to your application.

Your Next Step: Get a Custom Quote for Your Operation

The mining industry is evolving rapidly, with automation, electrification and digitalisation transforming operations worldwide. However, the right equipment for your operation depends on your specific production goals, budget and site conditions. OCP Mechanical Company offers factory-direct, high-quality crushing and screening solutions engineered for durability, energy efficiency and low total cost of ownership—all at competitive prices. Our online customer service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide free consultations, updated price references and equipment selection guidance. Click the chat button now to discuss your project with a specialist—we are ready to help you build a more efficient and profitable processing operation.