What Mine Master does

Mine Master Spółka z o.o. is a privately-held Polish manufacturer of underground mining equipment founded in 1972 and headquartered in Złotoryja, Lower Silesia, employing 251–500 people. The company designs and builds a full line of self-propelled underground machines — face drilling rigs (Face Master series), roof bolting rigs (Roof Master series), production long-hole drill rigs (Production Master series), battery-electric variants (Face Master 1.7KE, Roof Master 1.8KE), roof scalers, and utility vehicles — and also distributes LHD loaders and dump trucks from GHH (Komatsu Group) and utility vehicles from UV Botswana. Its machines target hard rock (gold, copper, chrome, platinum, nickel), soft rock (potash, salt, evaporites), and tunnelling applications, with specialized low-profile, narrow-vein and ATEX-certified configurations for working heights as low as 1.6 m and explosive atmospheres.

Mine Master's technological differentiation rests on proprietary automation and ergonomics features, including the Automatic Drilling System (ADS) with ±5 mm hole positioning accuracy, a Feeder Guidance System, a patented telescopic boom design that enables 15-minute slide replacement, FOPS-certified operator cabins, sodium-nickel battery electric drive trains (120 kWh, 500–1000 V), and Wi-Fi remote-control drilling sequences on the Production Master 2.311 capable of 41 m hole depths. The company operates a tailored, small-series manufacturing model in which engineers configure machines to specific mine conditions rather than selling standardized catalog products.

Mine Master generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of its own drilling and bolting rigs, sales of distributed third-party equipment (GHH/Komatsu and UV Botswana), and aftermarket service and spare parts. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts and no publicly disclosed list pricing. Distribution combines direct sales from the Polish headquarters with trained regional representatives and channel partners in Chile, Peru, Turkey, South Africa, and Central Asian markets, supported by a global service network. The company is founder/management controlled (Chairman Jerzy Nadolny), receives EU non-dilutive co-financing for R&D, and does not disclose revenue.

Name

Mine Master

Legal name

Mine Master Spółka z o.o.

Website

https://minemaster.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mine Master Spółka z o.o. is a privately-held Polish manufacturer (founded 1972) of underground drilling rigs, roof bolting rigs, production drill rigs, battery-electric machines and scalers, serving hard-rock, soft-rock and tunnelling mine operators globally through direct sales and regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underground Mining Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drilling & Rock Excavation Equipment (Rotary/Top-Hammer, Jumbos, Raiseborers) (IMAKANAC), Mining & Underground Vehicles (LHDs, Underground Haul Trucks) (IMAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Underground mining equipment
• Drilling rig manufacturing
• Roof bolting machines
• Battery electric mining rigs
• Underground load and dump trucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Zlotoryja

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Underground Mining Equipment Sales: Sale of underground drilling machines, roof bolters, production drill rigs, battery electric rigs, scalers, LHDs, dump trucks, and utility vehicles manufactured by Mine Master or supplied through partnerships with GHH and UV Botswana.
2. Aftermarket Service and Spare Parts: Comprehensive equipment maintenance, repairs, routine inspections, and spare parts supply. Global service network with diagnostic tools and continuously updated technical resources.
3. Mining Tools and Consumables: Supply of high-quality mining tools including button bits, DTH hammers, drill rods, shank adapters, couplings, and reaming equipment from worldwide recognized manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mine Master manufactures and sells self-propelled underground mining machines, including face drill rigs (single, twin, and triple boom), roof bolting rigs, long-hole production drill rigs, battery-electric rigs, mining scalers, and utility vehicles, alongside mining tools and consumables. Equipment is offered in multiple variants (diesel, ATEX-certified, battery-electric) and is custom-engineered to specific mine conditions such as ultra-low seam heights from 1.6 m. The company also provides global aftermarket service, spare parts, and consumables through direct sales and a network of regional representatives.

Product overview

Mine Master is a manufacturer of underground drilling machines and roof bolting rigs established in the 1970s, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized mining equipment. The product line includes: underground drill rigs (Face Master series in single/twin boom, low profile, narrow vein, and ATEX configurations); roof bolting rigs (Roof Master series with ATEX certification and battery electric variants); production drill rigs (Production Master series for long hole drilling up to 40+ metres); battery electric machines (Face Master 1.7KE and Roof Master 1.8KE BEV variants); mining scalers (Roof Scaler 2.0SB with hydraulic breaker and 2.3D with drum cutter for soft rock); utility vehicles through partnerships with UV Botswana (Rock Ranger and cassette carrier series) and GHH/Komatsu (LHD loaders 1-21 tonnes and dump trucks 20-45 tonnes); and mining tools. The company operates on a tailored manufacturing approach, customizing machines to specific mine conditions including working height, geology, and safety requirements. Mine Master completed an EU-funded project (June 2024-May 2026) developing a new generation of innovative drilling and bolting machines on a universal carrier for underground mining and tunnelling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Face Master: Underground drill rig product line including Face Master 1.7, 1.7R, 1.7D, 2.1, 2.3, 2.8, and battery electric versions.
• Roof Master
• Production Master
• Rock Ranger

Products and services

• Face Master 2.320 Twin Boom Jumbo Drill Rig

Quantifiable outcome

• ±5mm drilling accuracy with ADS systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UV BotswanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMine Master is an official distributor of UV Botswana utility vehicles. UVB specializes in design and manufacture of low profile, trackless utility vehicles for mining, supervision and support activities. UVB offers Rock Ranger supervision vehicles, cassette carriers, and dedicated vehicles with full service including research, design, engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and after-sales support.
• GHH Fahrzeuge (Komatsu Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationGHH, a Komatsu group company, supplies LHD trucks and dump trucks to Mine Master. GHH specializes in articulated transport and mining vehicles, rigid utility vehicles, and low profile mining utility vehicles. GHH LHD trucks offer lowest cost per ton production with top performance. Mine Master distributes GHH products globally.
• JA EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuly 2025 collaboration between South Africa's JA Engineering and Czech Republic's Ferrit s.r.o. resulted in a new heavy-duty multipurpose utility vehicle designed to enhance underground logistics, personnel transport, and worker safety.
• Ferrit s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Republic-based Ferrit s.r.o. collaborated with JA Engineering (South Africa) and Mine Master to develop heavy-duty multipurpose utility vehicles for underground mining operations.
• Komatsu Underground Hardrock South AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKomatsu Underground Hardrock South Africa together with Mine Master delivered and commissioned the first automated low-profile single boom drill rig (FLP1410-ADS) in South Africa. The rig enhances safety by reducing operator exposure and improves drilling performance through better face, floor, roof, and sidewall geometry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu Mining: Global mining OEM that is simultaneously Mine Master's partner (via GHH) and a competitor on drill rigs. Comparable for product overlap and customer base; Mine Master's automated FLP1410-ADS delivery in South Africa was a joint Komatsu/Mine Master engagement.
• Caterpillar (Underground Mining): Global heavy equipment OEM with an underground mining division offering LHDs, trucks, and roof support systems. Serves many of the same enterprise mining customers as Mine Master but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.

Direct peers

• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Global underground mining OEM offering drill rigs, bolters, and automation systems. Directly comparable to Mine Master across core product categories (face drilling, rock bolting, production drilling) but at vastly larger scale; benchmark for technology and pricing pressure.
• Epiroc: Swedish mining and infrastructure OEM (spun out of Atlas Copco) with a comprehensive underground drill/bolter/loader portfolio and leading automation platform. Direct competitor in drill rigs and bolters; sets the standard Mine Master must match on automation.
• Boart Longyear: Global drilling services and equipment provider with underground production drilling rigs and consumables. Comparable on production drilling technology (similar to Mine Master's Production Master series) and on consumables (drill bits, rods).
• Furukawa Rock Drill: Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic breakers, drill jumbos, and crawler drills for mining and construction. Comparable product overlap on face drilling and bolting equipment; competes in similar emerging-market underground mining geographies.
• MacLean Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of underground mining vehicles including drill jumbos, bolters, shotcrete sprayers, and utility vehicles. Similar mid-sized OEM positioning with niche specialization and global mining customer base; a particularly close peer in product philosophy.
• GHH Fahrzeuge: German manufacturer (Komatsu Group) of LHDs, dump trucks, and utility vehicles for underground mining. Mine Master's LHD/dump-truck offering is sourced through GHH; a key product-line partner and direct comparable for underground vehicle technology.
• Normet: Finnish underground mining equipment specialist with strong BEV/electric fleet offering and broad equipment range including shotcrete, scaling, and utility vehicles. Highly comparable on product mix, BEV strategy, and target customer (hard rock underground miners).
• Getman Corporation: US-based manufacturer of underground mining utility vehicles, scalers, and production support equipment. Closely comparable niche underground vehicle portfolio and similar mid-sized, customization-driven business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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