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Showing up on a mine site to perform contract underground diamond coring doesn’t always go exactly as planned. On one particular project, Boart Longyear mobilized underground coring rigs to a client’s mine in the US where the mine was faced with a big water problem that was making the underground exploration coring impossible to complete.… MORE »
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Recommended Reading: A Driller and a Geologist Walk Into a Bar ... Drilling requires not only making sure you have the right equipment for the job, but the ability to build networks and relationships with the right people. The human dynamic can be as varied and as challenging as the terrain and climates we work… read more ››
There are many different factors that affect the rate at which consumables are used, but have you looked at the way drilling could be affecting your bits? The best way to save money on consumables like bits is to check your drilling methods. These simple tips could decrease your operating costs and add more cash… more ››
This article originally appeared in Coring Magazine 2017, Issue 5. Deviated holes and drill rod limits A common wireline coring challenge is to successfully drill deviated holes, without cracking or permanent bending of the drill string. Most operators understand that any deviation should occur over multiple rod lengths and that any portion of the deviation… more ››
This article originally appeared in International Mining's November 2017 issue (requires subscription password) Drilling contractors and mining companies rely on their tooling to get the highest productivity and the lowest cost per meter for every project. When purchasing top hammer button bits, for example, choosing a high-quality product designed for the specific ground conditions is only… more ››
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