MINING

Optimising bit life and drilling efficiency

The benefits achieved by using Boart Longyear's Large Diamond Bits at Globexplore’s Mulatos Mine

James Burris
The use of Boart Longyear bits led to core recovery in complex ground conditions without any compromise in penetration performance

The use of Boart Longyear bits led to core recovery in complex ground conditions without any compromise in penetration performance | Credits: Boart Longyear

At the Mulatos Mine in Sonora, Mexico, Globexplore encountered performance limitations using standard diamond bits for surface exploration. The average bit life was approximately 104m, well short of the...

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