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Two Cat MD6250 drills that helped to drill one million metres autonomously at Mt Arthur South - courtesy WesTrac
MINING

Drilling a milestone

An in-depth insight into the technology that allowed one million metres of autonomous drilling

01 July 2024

De Beers proactively sought to reduce nitrate generation under its ‘Building Forever – Protecting the Natural World’ initiative at the Gahcho Kué site, Canada. Credit: Orica
MINING

Orica's and De Beers collaboration results in a 79% decrease in nitrate concentrations

Collaboration at Gahcho Kué site in Canada aims to reduce nitrate concentrations in mine water

28 June 2024

Komatsu has announced Van der Spek Vianen as its official distributor in the Netherlands. Credit: Komatsu
PILING

Van der Spek Vianen becomes new Komatsu distributor in the Netherlands

Komatsu has announced Van der Spek Vianen as its official distributor in the Netherlands

28 June 2024

The Fugro Equator will join the Fugro Mariner and the Fugro Amberjack jack-up platform off the coast of the Japanese cities of Murakami and Tainai, to perform site characterisation work. Credit: Fugro
SITE INVESTIGATION

Fugro to undertake site characterisation for Japanese wind farm

Site characterisation surveys for RWE, Mitsui & Co., and Osaka Gas’s offshore wind farm in Japan

28 June 2024

Kurt Motz and Liebherr continue their long-standing partnership with the handover of the keys for seven new machines. Credit: Liebherr
PILING

Seven is the Liebherr number for Kurt Motz

By the end of the year, Liebherr will have fulfilled a seven rig order from Germany's Kurt Motz

27 June 2024

MEDATech’s robotic rod handling system, RodBot, can be fitted to new drill rig, pipe tubs, tracks, or be set beside the drill on a skid or retrofitted to existing units. Credit: MEDATech
GEOTHERMAL

Major Drilling joins forces with MEDATech on RodBot robotic rod handler

Drilling contractor works with robotics specialist to develop a hands-free rod-handling system

27 June 2024

Ormat’s geothermal facility, Casa Diablo IV. Credit Ormat
GEOTHERMAL

Ormat and SLB partner to deliver integrated geothermal project solutions

Combination of technology and industry-leading expertise aims to speed up geothermal uptake

26 June 2024

SANY’s product competitiveness and R&D capabilities are driving its market growth. Credit: SANY Group
PILING

SANY aims to lead industry's low-carbon development

SANY launches 130+ new energy products, including the world's first fully electric rotary drill rig

26 June 2024

Through its purchase of a battery-electric Sandvik DD422iE rig, Byrnecut is reinforcing the message that it is a forward-thinking mining business. Credit Sandvik
MINING

Byrnecut rolls out first Sandvik battery-powered jumbo in South Australia

Byrnecut expands battery-electric fleet with the roll-out of a Sandvik DD422iE development drill

26 June 2024

TerraRoc’s X-Roc DTH drill bits are said to allow users to drill faster, deeper and with less wear than conventional DTH drill bits. Credit: TerraRoc
CORE SAMPLING

TerraRoc: Pioneering the future of geotechnical drilling solutions

The inside line on TerraRoc following its acquisition six months ago by Debe Infra Group

25 June 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