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When the first Fraste workshop opened in 1964 the company was a pioneer of hydraulic systems on drilling rigs. Credit: Fraste
GROUNDWATER

Fraste's 60th anniversary

Elena Fracca talks GDI through the 60-year history of Fraste and the evolution of its drill rigs

15 July 2024

The Vermeer MUD Hub slurry solidification system is an example of a drilling mud recycling system that can help control the costs, time and complexity of drilling fluid management. Credit: Vermeer
GEOTHERMAL

Mud, glorious mud

A look at drilling fluid. Where and how ‘mud’ is used, why and what the benefits are

15 July 2024

Excavation of the station box at HS2’s Old Oak Common site has now been completed. Credit: HS2
INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2's Old Oak Common station box excavation complete

After three years, HS2 has completed the excavation of the Old Oak Common station underground box

15 July 2024

A thorough ground investigation can remove uncertainties that could impact budgeting and risk
SITE INVESTIGATION

The necessity of site investigation

Debbie Darling asks is ground investigation the most important phase of a construction project?

12 July 2024

Arverne Group subsidiary DrillHeat ahs reached the milestone of 55,000m of geothermal probe installs. Credit: DrillHeat
GEOTHERMAL

DrillHeat surpasses 55,000m of geothermal probes installed

Milestone reached by French shallow geothermal install contractor as it grows fleet of rigs

12 July 2024

TBM Marlene making the final breakthrough on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, Credit: Sydney Metro
INFRASTRUCTURE

Western Sydney Airport metro tunnel boring completed

Final breakthrough on Australian metro project as fourth TBM, Marlene, finishes bore under Sydney

12 July 2024

The PVC double-walled screens are manufactured in GWE’s plant in Peine and dispatched to Dubai as turnkey units. Credit: GWE
GROUNDWATER

Special wells with GWE screen systems to safeguard Dubai's water supply

GWE’s double-walled screen system used in 542 water wells in the Middle East

11 July 2024

The Epiroc Grey line bits combine Epiroc's renowned quality with cost-per-metre optimisation. Credit: Epiroc
INFRASTRUCTURE

Epiroc Grey line paves the way at Vitberget wind park

The Epiroc Grey line bits combine Epiroc's renowned quality with cost-per-metre optimisation

11 July 2024

The new Atlas Copco X-Air⁺ 1200-40 compressor aims to set new industry standards in deep drilling applications, enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and minimising environmental impact. Credit: Atlas Copco
GEOTHERMAL

Atlas Copco unveils X-Air⁺ 1200-40 for deep drilling applications

New compressor aims to set new standards in deep drilling applications with greater efficiency

11 July 2024

The RoXplorer digital twin project replicates a drill site and its operations
MINING

An automated and autonomous future

Richard Barrett discusses the role of virtual reality, machine learning and AI on drilling jobs

10 July 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

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

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

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