Surface Mining

As a mine operator, you’ve seen how small issues can quickly become big headaches. With field solutions on site or on call, worries about unproductive downtime are taken off your shoulders. Wherever you are - and no location is too remote – your equipment can be serviced or repaired. From small maintenance repairs to complete machine overhauls, SMS Equipment’s certified technicians employ the latest technologies and are always ready.

When you move into a new area it can be difficult to find the highly skilled people you require. We can help. Our remote mining division staffs a highly mobile workforce that’s available immediately so you have the expertise as you require it. On site, we provide cross training; side by side with our technicians. 

And we strategically locate parts to keep your costs down using a multi-stage philosophy: if it’s a fast-moving part you need immediately we’ll have it on site. 
 

Want to increase productivity of operations while making them safer and more efficient? You can. Computer-controlled driverless vehicles are introducing a revolutionary level of control sophistication unmatched in the industry and you can be part of it. Talk to us. Komatsu has already moved more than three billion tonnes using the FrontRunner® Autonomous Haulage System worldwide. 

SMS Equipment will provide you with industry experts to assist in developing team competencies with all aspects of AHS implementation like policies, procedures, and safe work practice development. And ask us about Komatsu intelligent excavators and dozers that offer a fully integrated 3D GNSS system that makes every pass count. 

Capital tight? We understand your struggle and can help. Whatever phase of operations you’re in, your needs can be met with our customized financing. From capital leases, operating leases with or without purchase options, to direct financing through conditional sales contracts; all are available to you at competitive rates.

You may find it more convenient to rent some of the equipment you need. If that works best, you can choose rent-to-purchase on terms from three to 12 months, or short-term rentals through our subsidiary KRents.

Your mine is unique - your maintenance plan will be too.  We offer guaranteed long-term maintenance programs that are completely customized for your operation. From administration to project management, trades to technical support, or maintenance planning to inventory management, we have the experience and expertise to support your specific requirements.  Choose from a mix of block labour and master service agreements, pro rata programs, cost cap strategies and cost per hour plans.  Ask your representative for details.

No region is too remote.  SMS Equipment is experienced in remote mining operations with locations from coast - to coast across Canada and into Alaska.  Our group of highly mobile mining specialists is ready to work from start-up and we build facilities to support your operation.