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An exploratory tunnel was completed at Coire Glas that will allow the project team to gather accurate information on the geological conditions to inform the detailed design for the main works for the planned hydroelectric plant. Credit: SSE
UTILITIES

Milestone for SSE's Coire Glas as exploratory tunnel now complete

Completion of 1.2km tunnel marks a new milestone for the Coire Glas hydroelectric project

12 August 2024

Barminco has signed a three-year contract with Barrick Gold Corporation to continue contract mining at the Hemlo gold mine in Canada. Credit: Perenti
MINING

Barrick extends Barminco's contract at Hemlo

Perenti's Barminco signs 36-month extension with Barrick for underground services at Hemlo

12 August 2024

Crews pulled a 5700ft, 42in diameter pipeline under the Newport News shipping channel, the sixth busiest port in the US, in roughly 24 hours. Credit: Garney Construction
UTILITIES

Garney and James River Crossing team set world record

A 42in diameter HDPE pipe has been pulled a 5700ft under the Newport News shipping channel

12 August 2024

Posiva’s ONKALO tunnel system has been designed to accommodate 6500 uranium tons of spent fuel. Credit: Posiva
UTILITIES

Posiva introduces ONKALO and its principle of operation

System of tunnels developed for the safe burial of spent nuclear fuel in bentonite packed canisters

09 August 2024

Antofagasta Minerals and ABB have signed an MoU to accelerate decarbonisation initiatives by electrifying and automating mining operations in Chile. Image ABB
MINING

Antofagasta and ABB partner to progress mining industry decarbonisation initiatives

MoU signed to accelerate decarbonisation initiatives by electrifying and automating mining

09 August 2024

Takwata NPLH Drilling is partnering with Northern College in Timmins, Ontario, to deliver fully-funded basic training in diamond core drilling. Credit: Takwata NPLH Drilling
MINING

Takwata NPLH Drilling and Northern College to deliver tuition-free core drilling training

Business and academia partner to deliver fully-funded Diamond Drilling Common Core – Basic training

09 August 2024

Rompex, which promotes a controlled demolition process, is being used to replace traditional explosives by the Monte Santo Garimpeiros Mining Cooperative. Credit: Rompex
MINING

Coopergemas fragments rocks without the use of explosives

Cooperative says Rompex is safe, efficient and purchased with less bureaucracy

09 August 2024

The Graphene@Manchester project has received £40,000 of funding to research the decarbonisation of concrete through the addition of graphene. Credit: Goami
PILING

Graphene-concrete decarbonisation project gets £400,000 funding

An ongoing programme of activity at Manchester University has received £400,000 from Innovate UK

08 August 2024

Drilling has commenced at Global Uranium and Enrichment’s project in Colorado, US. Credit: Global Uranium and Enrichment
CORE SAMPLING

Drilling programme starts at Maybell Uranium Project

A 40-hole, 4000m drill programme has begun at Global Uranium and Enrichment's Colorado project

08 August 2024

As part of its ESG programme, Rosond use grey water for drilling purposes. Credit: Rosond
MINING

Embracing a comprehensive ESG programme

A look at how South African drilling specialist Rosond is proactively developing an ESG programme

08 August 2024

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Massenza Drilling Rigs new Mi45 model on double and oscillating crawler chassis

Mi45 drill rig for water wells for an Italian company producing chemicals.

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Introducing IQIP's fully integrated Vibro-Hydrohammer combination

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

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Resource Estimation: Accelerating Outcomes with Subsurface Modelling

Mineral exploration needs increasingly advanced tools to improve efficiency, accuracy

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Mineral exploration: gaining efficiencies with innovation and local expertise

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