Atlas Copco has received an order from the Mexican mining group Peñoles. Valued at about $67 million, it is one of the largest underground mining equipment contracts ever for Atlas Copco, and the company’s second large order in Mexico this year. Atlas Copco will deliver a total of 87 machines, including underground drill rigs for face drilling and long hole drilling, as well as products for underground bolting, loading and hauling. The equipment will be used by Industrias Peñoles and Fresnillo in various current mines in expansion, development and as well as advanced exploration.“We are proud to be able to fulfill Industrias Peñoles’ and Fresnillo’s growing needs for advanced equipment and service, and look forward to developing our relationship further during the coming years,” said Bob Fassl, President of Atlas Copco’s business area Mining and Rock Excavation Technique. Peñoles is one of Mexico’s leading mining companies, with operations focusing on base metals such as zinc, lead and copper. It is also the majority owner of Fresnillo, which is the world’s largest primary silver producer. In January, Atlas Copco received an order from Fresnillo for underground mining equipment worth about $45 million.