AARD '1983–04.2023

AARD Mining Equipment (AARD) is a South African manufacturer founded in 1983, specializing in low-profile, mechanized underground mining machinery, such as drill rigs and loaders. Emerging from Boart Longyear, it became independent in 2008 and was acquired by Epiroc in 2023, enhancing its technological focus on AI-ready safety features.