JanFeb2022

 Topics covered in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue of GDI include deep geothermal, top hammer drilling, borehole maintenance and North America
VIEWPOINT

Innovation means a return to normal

GDI's editor welcomes you to the first issue of the magazine for 2022

31 January 2022

 Will a sonic drill be able to discover the mysteries of Oak Island that have been kept secret for 170 years?
SITE INVESTIGATION

Gold fever takes hold on Oak Island

Sonic drilling continues on Oak Island as treasure remains undiscovered after 170 years

21 January 2022

 Top hammer drilling is quick to get underway and complete, in general, meaning a minimal investment of resources and ongoing usage of power (Credit: Soil Engineering Ltd)
SITE INVESTIGATION

When's a drill not (just) a drill? When it's a hammer, as well…

What is top hammer drilling, what are the benefits and why should you consider using it?

19 January 2022

 GreenFire Energy’s first field-scale test of its GreenLoop technology for closed-loop geothermal power generation
GEOTHERMAL

Inside GreenFire's GreenLoop

GreenFire Energy's CEO discusses the company's GreenLoop geothermal technology

19 January 2022

 Expensive remedial work on boreholes can be avoided if regular, scheduled maintenance is undertaken
GROUNDWATER

Why prevention is better than a cure

WB+AD Morgan general manager explains why borehole maintenance really is good value for money

18 January 2022

 The need for battery metals and critical minerals for use in the clean energy movement is driving mining activity in Canada
MINING

Canadian geodrilling sector ready for a breakthrough despite pandemic

Canadian drilling industry remains positive in spite of challenges caused by global pandemic

18 January 2022

 Over decades of use in the geotechnical industry, TEI’s top hammers have gained many upgrades and improvements to keep up with the growing number of products being installed
PILING

Top of the drill

Industry experts explain why top hammer is still the go-to for geotechnical drilling

12 January 2022

 Failure to maintain a borehole can lead to a build of bacteria in pipes which will negatively impact how much water can flow
GROUNDWATER

The testing time for boreholes is now

Geoquip Water Solutions believes investing in a borehole maintenance programme is essential

11 January 2022

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.