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Five Tips to Creating a Better RFQ for Your Next Drilling Project
The time has finally come to drill your project and really see what lies below. Putting together an RFQ/RFP can be an overwhelming task and it is easy to assume the drilling contractors on your bidders list know what you are looking for. This can invariably lead to an RFQ that overlooks basic requirements and… MORE »
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Designing and planning a drilling project is a complex exercise in which many risk factors are considered in order to mitigate issues that could impact productivity and/or budget, ultimately impeding the success of the project. After careful planning, there is a healthy amount of cautious optimism that you thought of everything, except there is always… read more ››
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 in. This means mutual respect, understanding and communication are key to making… 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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