Atlas Copco and Rio Tinto to go mechanical tunnellingAtlas Copco will develop one of two rapid tunnelling concepts for Rio Tinto, which will enable fast and cost-effective construction of mine roadways. Using knowledge gained 20 years ago from its Mobile Miner experience, Atlas Copco has designed its new Modular Mining Machine as a mechanical rock excavation system that will double the traditional expectations of face advance. Read the full press release and visit Atlas Copco for more. 08/10.