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 Ormat Technologies is now taking its specialist geothermal technology to Republic of Nicaragua
GEOTHERMAL

Ormat wins contract to support San Jacinto geothermal project in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is the latest country to benefit from Ormat's technology for geothermal energy production

11 August 2021

 The mixed in place (MIP) technique is being used by Bauer to create 12,000m2 of static retaining wall constructed up to a depth of 18m at a project in Frankfurt
PILING

Bauer's MIP retaining wall at Frankfurt residential quarter Westville

The MIP technique is being used to create 12,000m2 of retaining wall at a project in Frankfurt

11 August 2021

 Hole SJ-21-01 from the Cerro Verde zone (left) and the view from the top of Cerro Verde looking east (right)
CORE SAMPLING

Barksdale commences drilling at San Javier

Drill programme begins in Mexico as Barksdale Resources prospects for copper

11 August 2021

 AI-based geological data analytics company OreFox co-founders Warwick Anderson and Sheree Burdinat at work on the exploration programme at Mount Chalmers for QMines
CORE SAMPLING

Drill programme gets AI support to fast-track exploration results

Mapping of mine site benefits from use of AI technology alongside traditional drill programme

10 August 2021

 An image taken by one the hazard cameras aboard NASA’s Perseverance showing the hole drilled in what the rover’s science team calls a “paver rock” in preparation for the mission’s first attempt to collect a sample from Mars
CORE SAMPLING

NASA's Perseverance team assessing first Mars sampling attempt

Initial core drilling attempt by Perseverance rover fails to deliver a sample from Mars' surface

09 August 2021

 GeoStabilization International’s new Remote Operated Launcher System uses high-pressure compressed air technology to rapidly install soil nails at a speed of nearly 250mph
GROUND CONTROL

New innovation from GeoStabilization International

New option adds increased manoeuvrability to GeoStabilization International soil nailing kit

09 August 2021

 A new Sandvik DL432i production drill is among the equipment being added to Alkane Resources’ fleet as part of a $16 million investment at its Tomingley Gold Extension Project in New South Wales
MINING

Alkine's $16 million investment in Australian mine fleet

Second-hand fleet to be replaced with new equipment as Australian gold mine life extended

09 August 2021

 Perforator has commenced production of drill pipes with its brand new robotic tube handling system with a friction welding machine
GEOTHERMAL

Perforator develops first automated friction welding machine for drill pipes

New friction welding set-up allows drill pipe manufacturer to increase productivity

06 August 2021

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.