This article investigates the implementation and effects of equipment reconditioning programs in the mining sector, an alternative adopted in view of demanding operating conditions and high machine replacement costs. Companies in the sector have invested in reconditioning strategies to extend the useful life of assets, improve performance and reduce operating costs. The analysis is based on two case studies, evaluating indicators such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and equipment availability (DF%) before and after the interventions. Using qualitative and quantitative approaches, the study examines operational processes and uses real data to measure the impact of these strategies. The results show that well-structured reconditioning programs increase equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime, contributing to the mitigation of high equipment replacement costs. However, challenges such as parts logistics and skilled labor shortages remain, especially in remote operations, as in the case of the mines studied. The article proposes improvements to current programs, suggesting solutions to optimize maintenance and asset lifecycle management, with a view to achieving superior operational results.