SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 9, 2026Interesting Engineering

China tests 500-ton machine that can excavate to depths exceeding 3,280 feet

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China tested Gangtie Jiliang, a 500-ton boring machine that drills vertical shafts through hard rock beyond 3,280 feet. This technology accesses unreachable mineral deposits while reducing environmental impact.

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