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Increasing productivity in every operation is a permanent challenge for mining companies today and will continue to be so. Optimizing the performance of each site requires constantly improving results and reducing costs. To achieve this, owners should only focus on producing ore and not spend their time running and managing adjacent processes. Instead, mining companies… MORE »
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This article originally appeared in the GeoDrilling International June 2019 issue. For core drilling, from drillers running a rig, to management in the office, people in the drilling and mining industry care about two things: 1. Getting individuals home safely2. The amount of core in the box When the right drill bit is in the… read more ››
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… 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 ››