December2019: 2 of 2

 The remote location of Rio Tinto’s Silvergrass mine means that new technological developments are aiding operations
MINING

The loneliness of the remote location driller

Paul Grad examines the challenges that need to be overcome when drilling in remote locations

18 November 2019

 Epiroc’s all-new COP M-series DTH hammer are available in 6in, 7in and 8in sizes
MINING

Faster, lighter DTH hammers from Epiroc

The COP M-series DTH hammers from Epiroc are said to be faster, lighter and longer lasting

18 November 2019

 Drilling a successful well entails more than simply drilling a hole in the ground
GROUNDWATER

Drilling water wells: getting down and dirty

A check list for successful water well drilling form Lone Star Drills

15 November 2019

 Mincivil successfully making use of an LB 36 to install piles in Ibagué
PILING

In Awe of the Volcano: Drilling in the shadow of the Nevado del Tolima

A comparison between man and machine on a piling project in Colombia

11 November 2019

 the FPS consider a more thoughtful and vigorous approach is needed to ensure our industry attracts as many of the best new recruits
VIEWPOINT

Technology skills for the future of the geotechnical industry

The learning and development needs of the piling sector requires a thoughtful and vigorous approach

07 November 2019

 Following its debut at Bauma, Liebherr's LB 16 unplugged battery electric piling rig went to work in Austria
PILING

The electric revolution begins in Austria

After debuting at Bauma, Liebherr's battery electric LB 16 piling rig goes live on site in Austria

07 November 2019

 Drilling under busy roads is one of many challenges faced by the HDD contractor Lusalco S.A. when working in Uruguay
INFRASTRUCTURE

Drilling in the city

HDD work in South American cities presents challenges that rigs from Vermeer are able to conquer

28 October 2019

PARTNER CONTENT

Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

PARTNER CONTENT

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

PARTNER CONTENT

Gain Ground on the Competition

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

PARTNER CONTENT

Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

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