Multi-fusion sensors, advanced algorithms and autonomous systems are now being used to map tunnels. Multi-fusion sensors, advanced algorithms and autonomous systems are now being used to map tunnels.
MINING

Xi'An researchers develop new underground 3D mapping method

Underground tunnels are a unique challenge for mapping because of their unstructured environments

20 March 2025
The TBMs required for the South Australia River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) infrastructure project have been ordered from Herrenknecht by the local state government
INFRASTRUCTURE

South Australian goverment's groundbreaking purchase

Herrenknecht TBMs purchased as Australian infrastructure project progresses

20 March 2025
A 700m plus raise bore drilling sets record in Scandinavia
MINING

Sandvik enables record-breaking raise boring in Scandinavia

A raise bore of 700m by Drillcon Group in a Swedish mine breaks Scandinavian record

20 March 2025
Geosciences used an inflatable boat to gain access to the Megatron culvert in Sheffield, UK, to collect concrete core samples
CORE SAMPLING

Boats and rope help geoscientists investigate Sheffield river

RSK Geosciences go to extremes to collect concrete samples from river tunnel

19 March 2025
Two prototype canisters designed to encapsulate a pressurised water reactor SNF assembly for dry storage, transport, and final disposal have been developed by Deep Isolation
UTILITIES

Deep Isolation completes nuclear waste project with UK government

A major step forward in proving the feasibility of deep borehole disposal solutions

19 March 2025
The TBMs required for the South Australia River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) infrastructure project have been ordered from Herrenknecht by the local state government
INFRASTRUCTURE

South Australian goverment's groundbreaking purchase

Herrenknecht TBMs purchased as Australian infrastructure project progresses

20 March 2025
A 700m plus raise bore drilling sets record in Scandinavia
MINING

Sandvik enables record-breaking raise boring in Scandinavia

A raise bore of 700m by Drillcon Group in a Swedish mine breaks Scandinavian record

20 March 2025
CORE SAMPLING

Boats and rope help geoscientists investigate Sheffield river

19 March 2025
UTILITIES

Deep Isolation completes nuclear waste project with UK government

19 March 2025
Multi-fusion sensors, advanced algorithms and autonomous systems are now being used to map tunnels.
MINING

Xi'An researchers develop new underground 3D mapping method

Underground tunnels are a unique challenge for mapping because of their unstructured environments

20 March 2025
MINING

Sandvik enables record-breaking raise boring in Scandinavia

A raise bore of 700m by Drillcon Group in a Swedish mine breaks Scandinavian record

20 March 2025
MINING

Vertex says hello boomer

Vertex adds an Epiroc Boomer TD1 designed for narrow vein mining to its fleet

18 March 2025
MINING

Buenaventura selects Sandvik to provide Peruvian mining fleet

Sandvik will deliver a 36-unit fleet of underground equipment to Compañia de Minas Buenaventura

17 March 2025
MINING

Performance upgrades for Sandvik's narrow vein development drill

Sandvik introduces a performance upgrade package for its DD210 narrow vein underground drill rig

14 March 2025
An aerial shot of the borehole drilling at Marshland Primary Academy for ground source heat pump installation by Kensa
GEOTHERMAL

South Yorkshire Primary School goes green with geothermal and more

UK school combines ground source heating and solar panels for sustainable heating

19 March 2025
GEOTHERMAL

SLB's new electric well control technologies

New tech said to reduce capex and opex while making mission-critical drilling operations safer

18 March 2025
GEOTHERMAL

Baker Hughes selected by US Department of Defence for geothermal opportunities

Baker Hughes to explore developing geothermal power plants to supply US military bases

17 March 2025
GEOTHERMAL

UK's first commercial geothermal lithium production facility moves a step closer

Planning permission granted for the UK’s first commercial lithium production facility in Cornwall

14 March 2025
GEOTHERMAL

Arverne's innovative technologies for shallow geothermal

Arverne subsidiary DrillHeat running programme to to improve geothermal probe installation technique

12 March 2025
Alliance Drilling Tools has been acquired by Star Equity Holdings, Inc., a diversified holding company
GROUNDWATER

Star Equity Holdings acquires Alliance Drilling Tools

Star Equity establishes “Energy Services” division following acquisition of drilling supply company

10 March 2025
GROUNDWATER

Site visit: Orion Minerals reawakening mining in the Northern Cape

Dewatering project to get Prieska off the ground

18 February 2025
GROUNDWATER

Water Well Trust receives US$3 million USDA grant for national projects

Grant for national nonprofit helping rural Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply

28 January 2025
GROUNDWATER

Redefining drilling efficiency in the UK and France

A compact powerhouse of a compressor from Atlas Copco for the toughest jobs

15 January 2025
GROUNDWATER

Water is the future, drill now

Igor Bačanin tells GDI what sets VLIG apart from the competition and what the future holds for it

10 January 2025
Geosciences used an inflatable boat to gain access to the Megatron culvert in Sheffield, UK, to collect concrete core samples
CORE SAMPLING

Boats and rope help geoscientists investigate Sheffield river

RSK Geosciences go to extremes to collect concrete samples from river tunnel

19 March 2025
SITE INVESTIGATION

Re-engineered 8150LS offers features to simplify fieldwork

Geoprobe re-engineers its 8150LS sonic drill rig to improve efficiency and user safety

18 March 2025
SITE INVESTIGATION

Fugro awarded second geotechnical SI for Australian offshore wind farm

Soil investigation services for the Blue Mackerel offshore wind farm to be undertaken by Fugro

11 March 2025
SITE INVESTIGATION

Mapping Ireland's geology

10-year project aims to provide full island data by 2026

10 March 2025
SITE INVESTIGATION

Asteroid mining probe launched on SpaceX ship

The US has its eyes set on the stars for minerals

04 March 2025
Two prototype canisters designed to encapsulate a pressurised water reactor SNF assembly for dry storage, transport, and final disposal have been developed by Deep Isolation
UTILITIES

Deep Isolation completes nuclear waste project with UK government

A major step forward in proving the feasibility of deep borehole disposal solutions

19 March 2025
UTILITIES

Enteq launches SABER Vertical

Cost-effective alternative for vertical and top-hole drilling applications launched by Enteq

18 March 2025
UTILITIES

HDD rock drilling mastered hand-in-hand

Teamwork leads to the success of a challenging river crossing using a Grundodrill 18ACS HDD rig

05 March 2025
UTILITIES

The Snowy 2.0 project

The incorporation of innovative solutions allows tunnelling work to continue at Snowy 2.0 project

27 February 2025
UTILITIES

The DBDC welcomes Deep Fission as its newest member

US-based SMR specialist joins Deep Borehole Demonstration Center

24 February 2025
PARTNER CONTENT

Introducing IQIP's fully integrated Vibro-Hydrohammer combination

IQIP is proud to announce the launch of its newest Vibro-Hydrohammer solution

PARTNER CONTENT

Resource Estimation: Accelerating Outcomes with Subsurface Modelling

Mineral exploration needs increasingly advanced tools to improve efficiency, accuracy

PARTNER CONTENT

Mineral exploration: gaining efficiencies with innovation and local expertise

Amid the energy transition, the exploration drilling space is set for new opportunities

PARTNER CONTENT

Drilling Automation: Improving Safety, Efficiency & Skills Availability

Boart Longyear shifting the drilling operations to be more autonomous and drilling

The TBMs required for the South Australia River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) infrastructure project have been ordered from Herrenknecht by the local state government
INFRASTRUCTURE

South Australian goverment's groundbreaking purchase

Herrenknecht TBMs purchased as Australian infrastructure project progresses

20 March 2025
PILING

Jan De Nul to install foundations for large offshore wind project in Scotland

Jan De Nul’s heavy-lift vessel Les Alizés will install 110m long, 2500t monopiles off Scottish coast

17 March 2025
PILING

IQIP to deploy new technology for Inch Cape offshore wind farm foundations

IQ6 Hydrohammer and FPUT 3500 to be used for the installation of 54 XXL offshore monopiles

17 March 2025
INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough for one of the "Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World"

A Herrenknecht TBM breakthroughs on the Virginia Beach to eastern Virginia tunnel

13 March 2025
PILING

Advancing infrastructure with cutting-edge sonic drilling technology

Royal Eijkelkamp's LRS 275 True 150Hz sonic rig enables foundation work and micropile drilling

13 March 2025