Three old excavators destroyed in controlled explosion in Kozani

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DEH conducted a controlled explosion of three old excavators in Kozani.
The excavators were approximately 100 meters long and 50 meters high.
The destruction is part of the phased withdrawal of outdated mining equipment.
Metal parts from the machines will be sold as scrap in the future.
Similar actions are expected for other outdated excavators soon.

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On June 18, 2026, three old bucket-wheel excavators belonging to PPC (Public Power Corporation) were destroyed in a controlled explosion at the Mavropigi mine in Kozani, Greece. The operation was part of the company's effort to decommission outdated equipment no longer used in mining activities.

The excavators, described as gigantic and obsolete, were approximately 100 meters long, 50 meters high, and weighed over 150 tons each. They collapsed in a controlled manner within seconds of the explosion.

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